Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Page last updated: 12 August 2025

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) serves as the primary entry point for Las Vegas. Located in Paradise, Nevada, 5 miles south of downtown Las Vegas, it connects global visitors to the Las Vegas Valley.

How many passengers does Harry Reid International Airport serve each year?

Over 58 million passengers are processed through Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) each year.

• Before the pandemic, LAS Airport processed approximately 51.53 million passengers annually in 2019.
  
• Annual processing dropped to a pandemic low of 22.20 million passengers in 2020, then recovered to 39.71 million in 2021, 52.67 million in 2022, and reached 57.64 million in 2023.
  
• In 2024, LAS processed 58.45 million passengers, an approximate 1.4% increase from 2023 and approximately 13% higher than the pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

How many passengers used Harry Reid International Airport in 2024?

Harry Reid International Airport handled 58.45 million passengers in 2024.

• Domestic travelers made up approximately 93% (54.36 million), while international travelers accounted for about 7% (4.09 million).

How many passengers used Harry Reid International Airport in 2023?

• Harry Reid International Airport served 57.64 million passengers in 2023, with approximately 94% of passengers (54.38 million) traveling domestically and 6% (3.26 million) traveling internationally.

How large is Harry Reid International Airport?

Harry Reid International Airport spans approximately 2,800 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada.

• Runways: 4 runways ranging from 9,000 to 14,500 feet in length
  
• Terminals: 2 (Terminal 1 and Terminal 3) with 5 concourses and more than 120 gates
  
• Parking: 17,000+ spaces
  
• Design capacity: 65 million+ passengers a year

How many aircraft operations occur at Harry Reid International Airport each year?

Over 614,000 aircraft operations (including takeoffs and landings) occur at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) each year.

• Before the pandemic, LAS Airport handled approximately 570,000 operations in 2019 across all categories.
• Airport operations fell to 337,000 operations in 2020 (down 41% due to COVID-19), recovered to 486,000 in 2021, and reached 612,000 in 2023.
• The airport reached 614,000 operations in 2024, up approximately 0.3% from the previous year and setting a new record.

Harry Reid International Airport Aircraft Operations
Year	Air Carrier	Air Taxi	General Aviation	Military	Total Operations
2019	515,000	25,000	25,000	5,000	570,000
2020	312,000	11,000	11,000	3,000	337,000
2021	400,000	40,000	40,000	6,000	486,000
2022	450,000	75,000	50,000	6,000	581,000
2023	480,000	80,000	47,000	5,000	612,000
2024	490,000	80,000	40,000	4,000	614,000

LAS Aircraft Operations in 2024

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) handled 614,000 aircraft operations in 2024.

• Air carrier operations accounted for approximately 80% (490,000 operations), while general aviation, air taxi, and military operations comprised 20% (124,000 operations) of total airport activity.

LAS Aircraft Operations in 2023

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) processed 612,000 aircraft operations in 2023.

• Air carrier operations made up 78% of airport activity, with total operations reaching 107% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels.

How much revenue does Harry Reid International Airport generate each year?

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) generates over $580 million in revenue each year.

• The airport generated $500 million in revenue in 2019, but dropped to $300 million in 2020 due to the pandemic.
  
• Recovery progressed steadily from $380 million in 2021 to $520 million in 2022, reaching $589.2 million in 2023.
  
• In 2024, the airport generated $588.9 million in revenue, remaining virtually flat from 2023 but 18% higher than pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

LAS International Airport Revenue in 2024

• LAS generated $588.9 million in revenue in 2024, virtually flat from 2023 and 18% above 2019 levels.

LAS International Airport Revenue in 2023

• LAS generated $589.2 million in revenue in 2023, a 13% rise over 2022 and 18% above 2019 levels.

Which terminals are busiest at Harry Reid International Airport?

Terminal 1 is the busiest terminal with 35.1 million passengers in 2024, handling 60% of the total airport traffic at Harry Reid International Airport.

Harry Reid International Airport Terminals by Passenger Volume (2024)

1. Terminal 1 (Concourses A, B, C, D): approximately 35.1 million passengers (Southwest Airlines hub)
   
2. Terminal 3 (Concourse E): approximately 23.4 million passengers (International and premium carriers)
   

Which airlines carry the most passengers at Harry Reid International Airport?

Southwest Airlines carries the most passengers with a 41% market share at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

Market Share by Airline at LAS (2024)

• Southwest Airlines: 41% market share
  
• Spirit Airlines: 15% market share
  
• Delta Air Lines: 10% market share
  
• American Airlines: 8% market share
  
• United Airlines: 8% market share
  
• Frontier Airlines: 7% market share
  
• Allegiant Air: 4% market share
  
• Other carriers: 7% market share

What are the busiest routes at Harry Reid International Airport?

The busiest domestic and international routes at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) reflect both leisure and business travel patterns.

Top Domestic Routes by Passengers (2024)

1. LAS – Los Angeles (LAX): 1.35 million passengers
   
2. LAS – Denver (DEN): 1.11 million passengers
   
3. LAS – Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): 982,000 passengers
   
4. LAS – Seattle/Tacoma (SEA): 951,000 passengers
   
5. LAS – Phoenix (PHX): 854,000 passengers
   

Top International Routes by Passengers (2024)

1. LAS – Toronto (YYZ): 508,000 passengers
   
2. LAS – London Heathrow (LHR): 370,000 passengers
   
3. LAS – Mexico City (MEX): 355,000 passengers
   
4. LAS – Vancouver (YVR): 348,000 passengers
   
5. LAS – Calgary (YYC): 345,000 passengers
   

Peak periods at Harry Reid International Airport

July was the peak month at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in 2024.

• July was the busiest month with approximately 5.15 million passengers, followed by December with 5.07 million and May with 5.05 million.
• June attracted 4.97 million passengers during the summer season, while August drew 4.95 million.

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How much cargo moves through Harry Reid International Airport each year?

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) handles approximately 253 million pounds of cargo each year.

• LAS Airport handled 236 million pounds in 2019, decreased to 225 million pounds in 2020 due to the pandemic, then grew to 245 million pounds in 2021.
  
• Growth continued from 247 million pounds in 2022 to 249 million pounds in 2023, nearly 1% as operations expanded.
  
• In 2024, the airport processed 253 million pounds of cargo, up 1.6% from 2023 and 7% higher than pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

How reliable is Harry Reid International Airport?

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) achieved a 76% on-time departure rate in 2024.

• Flight cancellations (2024): 1.2 %, unchanged from 2023
  
• Average delay (2024): 15 minutes, just better than 15.2 minutes in 2023
  
• Weather impact: summer thunderstorms and high winds cause 54 % of delay minutes
  
• Best-performing airline: Delta Air Lines with a 78 % on-time rate
  
• Peak delay periods: morning and evening rush hours
  
• Runway capacity: more than 70 operations per hour in optimal conditions

How does Harry Reid International Airport rank globally?

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) ranks as the 8th busiest airport in the United States and 19th busiest globally by passenger traffic in 2024.

• Aircraft movements: 5th busiest globally with roughly 614,000 operations
  
• Cargo: 24th busiest U.S. cargo airport
  

What is Harry Reid International Airport’s economic impact?

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) contributes over $35 billion in economic activity annually to the Southern Nevada region.

• Jobs supported: 250,000 throughout the Las Vegas metropolitan area
• Employment impact: Responsible for about 1 in 4 jobs in Clark County
• Tourism support: Visitors arriving at LAS sustain local businesses across the region
• Cargo operations: 253 million pounds annually, supporting the logistics sector

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References

1. FAA: Federal Aviation Administration Operations Data and Airport Statistics
2. BTS: Air Passenger Data and Route Information
3. LAS: Harry Reid International Airport Official Statistics and Press Releases
4. CCD: Clark County Department of Aviation Financial Reports and Statistics