Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Published Aug 12, 2025

Published Aug 12, 2025

Page last updated: 20 February 2026

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) serves as Las Vegas's primary entry point. 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?

Close to 55 million passengers have been processed through Harry Reid International Airport in recent years.

  • 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 2025, LAS processed 54.99 million passengers, down about 6% from 58.45 million in 2024 due to international travel declines (e.g., from Canada amid U.S. tariffs) and domestic drops from airline cuts and a federal shutdown, but still approximately 6.7% higher than in 2019.
Bar chart of Harry Reid International Airport annual passenger numbers by year

Harry Reid International Airport 2025 Statistics

  • Las Vegas Airport welcomed 54.99 million passengers in 2025, where approximately 92.1% domestic (50.63 million), 6.2% international (3.43 million), and 1.7% other traffic sources (0.93 million).

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 92% (53.78 million), international travelers accounted for 6.3% (3.70 million), and other travelers were handled by 1.7% (0.97 million).

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.

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

Over 613,000 aircraft operations (including takeoffs and landings) occur at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) each year.

  • Before the pandemic, LAS Airport handled approximately 552,962 operations in 2019 across all categories.
  • Airport operations fell to 323,422 operations in 2020 (down 41.5% due to COVID-19), recovered to 486,540 in 2021, and reached 611,806 in 2023.
  • In 2025, LAS Airport recorded 586,871 operations, down approximately 4.4% from 613,973 in 2024.

Harry Reid International Airport Aircraft Operations by Type (2017-2025)

YearTotal OperationsAir CarrierAir TaxiGeneral AviationMilitary
2017542,994362,898135,97742,8911,228
2018539,857366,704128,82843,1281,197
2019552,962376,359133,86641,7261,011
2020323,422225,17164,32526,5517,375
2021486,540293,035138,48443,40611,615
2022581,116370,552155,63543,71711,212
2023611,806412,274150,58139,2579,694
2024613,973413,595154,62536,1029,651
2025586,871401,226146,08632,1057,454

LAS Aircraft Operations in 2025

  • Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) handled 586,871 aircraft operations in 2025, with air carrier operations making up approximately 68.4% (401,226 operations), while general aviation, air taxi, and military operations accounted for 31.6% (185,645 operations) of total airport activity.

LAS Aircraft Operations in 2024

Las Vegas Airport (LAS) handled 613,973 aircraft operations in 2024.

  • Air carrier operations accounted for approximately 67.4% (413,595 operations), while general aviation, air taxi, and military operations comprised 32.6% (200,378 operations) of total airport activity.

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

Harry Reid International Airport generates revenue over $640 million in recent times.

  • The airport generated $565.87 million in revenue in fiscal year 2019 (year ending June), but dropped to $497.83 million in fiscal year 2020 due to the pandemic.
  • Recovery progressed steadily from $414.30 million in fiscal year 2021 to $510.68 million in fiscal year 2022, reaching $588.92 million in fiscal year 2024.
  • In fiscal year 2025, the airport generated $642.32 million in revenue, representing a 9.1% increase from 2024 and 13.5% above 2019 levels.
Bar chart of Harry Reid International Airport revenue by fiscal year

LAS International Airport Revenue in Fiscal Year 2025

  • Las Vegas Airport generated $642.32 million in revenue in fiscal year 2025 (year ending June), a 9.1% increase from 2024 and 13.5% above 2019 levels, marking the highest revenue on record.

LAS International Airport Revenue in Fiscal Year 2024

  • LAS airport generated $588.92 million in revenue in fiscal year 2024 (year ending June), virtually flat from 2023 and 4% above 2019 levels.

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

Southwest Airlines carries the most passengers at Harry Reid International Airport, with a 39.7% market share.

Market Share by Airline at LAS (2025)

  • Southwest Airlines: 39.7% market share (21.81 million passengers)
  • Delta Air Lines: 9.6% market share (5.26 million passengers)
  • Spirit Airlines: 8.4% market share (4.64 million passengers)
  • American Airlines: 8% market share (4.42 million passengers)
  • United Airlines: 8% market share (4.41 million passengers)
  • Frontier Airlines: 6.9% market share (3.78 million passengers)
  • Allegiant Air: 3.5% market share (1.93 million passengers)
  • Other carriers: 15.9% market share (8.73 million passengers)
Chart of airline market share at Harry Reid International Airport

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)

Top International Routes by Passengers (2024)

  • LAS – Toronto (YYZ): 508,000 passengers
  • LAS – London Heathrow (LHR): 370,000 passengers
  • LAS – Mexico City (MEX): 355,000 passengers
  • LAS – Vancouver (YVR): 348,000 passengers
  • LAS – Calgary (YYC): 345,000 passengers

Peak periods at Harry Reid International Airport

May was the peak month at Las Vegas Airport (LAS) in 2025.

  • May was the busiest month with approximately 4.99 million passengers, followed by October with 4.89 million and March with 4.85 million. July attracted around 4.77 million passengers, while June drew 4.73 million.
Chart of Harry Reid International Airport monthly passenger numbers

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

Harry Reid International Airport has handled approximately 253 million pounds of cargo in recent years.

  • LAS Airport handled 264.26 million pounds in 2019, decreased to 240.42 million pounds in 2020 due to the pandemic, and then remained relatively stable at 240.32 million pounds in 2021.
  • Growth continued from 260.91 million pounds in 2022 to 263.45 million pounds in 2023, a nearly 1% increase as operations expanded.
  • In 2025, LAS processed 213.75 million pounds of cargo, down approximately 15.5% from 252.90 million pounds in 2024 and approximately 19% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
Bar chart of Harry Reid International Airport cargo movement by year

How reliable is Harry Reid International Airport?

Harry Reid Airport (LAS) achieved a 75% on-time departure and 77% on-time arrival rate in 2024.

  • Flight cancellations (2024): 0.88%.
  • Average delay (2024): 61.39 minutes for departure and 64.35 minutes for arrival.
  • Weather impact: Summer thunderstorms and high winds cause the majority of flight delays.

How does Harry Reid International Airport rank globally?

Las Vegas Airport ranked 8th busiest in the United States and 24th busiest globally by passenger traffic in 2024.

  • Aircraft movements: 5th busiest globally with 613,973 operations in 2024.
  • 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.
  • Tourism support: Visitors arriving at LAS sustain local businesses across the region.

References

  1. Harry Reid International Airport Official Statistics and Press Releases · harryreidairport.com
  2. Bureau of Transportation Statistics — LAS Performance Data and Route Information · bts.gov