Las
Vegas Airport – Las Vegas has multiple
options for air travel. Most travellers will use McCarran
International Airport. Hundreds of thousands of people
come through McCarran every year, hundreds per day.
Many of the air tour companies utilize the other three
airports, the two airfields or the aviation center.
This makes travel to and from Las Vegas very easy
and convenient.
McCarran International Airport is
located minutes from the Strip. It is easily accessed
from Interstate 15, which runs through Las Vegas and
the Strip, as well as other major thoroughfares. McCarran
is simply laid out, despite its status as an international
airport. It is easy to navigate, and runs quite efficiently.
Nearly every major airline, and most of the smaller,
independent airlines, offer flights in and out of
McCarran. Additionally, many of these airlines offer
special travel discounts and fares for Las Vegas vacations.
McCarran
features many duty-free shops for souvenirs, as well
as a variety of dining establishments. Every major
car rental company has space in McCarran, and public
transportation, as well as Complementary Hotel
Shuttles, frequently ferry tourists about.
All services are available at McCarran: Internet access,
quiet rooms, smoking areas, bathrooms, ATMs, telephones
and baggage transport for those who need help with
their luggage.
For those who want a more “down home”
experience, the North Las Vegas Airport is
situated at the north end of Las Vegas (opposite the
southern-sitting McCarran International Airport).
This airport is much smaller, and also open to the
public. It is a great place for smaller aircraft,
especially for those who fly their own planes.
North Las Vegas Airport features
an outdoor observation deck. It is a fun place to
watch the airplanes. However, shade is in short supply.
During the hot summer months the observation deck
may not be particularly comfortable. But it is a pleasant
experience the rest of the year. North Las Vegas Airport
also features the Flight Deck Restaurant. The restaurant
features a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu,
with traditional German dishes served after 5 p.m.
It may not offer the shopping experience of McCarran,
but the North Las Vegas Airport has its own charms.
Other aviation options in Las Vegas include:
Henderson Executive Airport
Ivanpah Airport
Jean Sport Aviation Center
Overton-Perkins Field
Searhlight Airfield
