5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Nevada / LAS
Large airport · LAS
Harry Reid International Airport.
Las Vegas, Nevada · 2,181 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
44,676 ratings
4
Operators based
2,181
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Las Vegas, NevadaELEV 2,181 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
44,676
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
2,181
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS / LAS) sits in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 2,181 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Cirrus Aviation Services, Maverick Airstar Helicopters, and Thrive Aviation are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are North Las Vegas Airport (VGT, 8 nm), Nellis Air Force Base (LSV, 11 nm), and Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD, 16 nm). With 4 runways, the longest 14,835-foot paved runway, LAS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Las Vegas, NV destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under McCarran International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Las Vegas.
2 FBOs serve KLAS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Las Vegas
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSay hello to the FBO that never sleeps, Atlantic Aviation LAS at McCarran International Airport. Open 24/7, we're always ready to ensure a premium experience. Our friendly knowledgeable staff will always go above and beyond to serve all of your aircraft needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 128.85
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Las Vegas
Your FBO? Claim it, freeA city that never sleeps, Las Vegas features a fabulous collection of casinos and opulent stage spectacles. Endless entertainment is just minutes away when you arrive at Signature Flight Support in Las Vegas.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 128.87
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +23 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Baggage claim is straightforward, and transportation options like Uber, taxis, and rental cars are easy to access.”
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Field capability
ICAO
KLAS
IATA
LAS
FAA / Local
LAS
Elevation
2,181 ft
Coordinates
36.0834° N · 115.1518° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NV fields
state range 1,870–6,259 ft
At 2,181 ft, LAS sits lower than 90% of the 30 Nevada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 14,835 ft
- 08L/26R14,835 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08R/26L10,526 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01L/19R9,770 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 01R/19L9,769 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 14,835 ft
LAS's 14,835 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmVGTNorth Las Vegas AirportLas Vegas
- 11nmLSVNellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas
- 16nmBLDBoulder City Municipal AirportBoulder City
- 53nmDRADesert Rock AirportMercury
- 63nmIFPLaughlin Bullhead International AirportBullhead City
- 69nmMFHMesquite AirportMesquite
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKLAS · Harry Reid International Airport · Las Vegas, NV
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LAS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 199 nm | 52m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 218 nm | 54m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 319 nm | 1h 9m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 359 nm | 1h 14m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 436 nm | 1h 25m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 445 nm | 1h 26m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 495 nm | 1h 33m |
| Denver (DEN) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LAS?
- Harry Reid International Airport's longest paved runway is 14,835 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LAS?
- Harry Reid International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 14,835 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LAS?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Harry Reid International Airport as a home base, including Cirrus Aviation Services, Maverick Airstar Helicopters, Thrive Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Harry Reid International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve LAS: Atlantic Aviation Las Vegas and Signature Flight Support Las Vegas. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LAS?
- The closest alternate is North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), about 8 nm away, followed by Nellis Air Force Base (LSV) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LAS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 54m (218 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 9m (319 nm), San Francisco about 1h 14m (359 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.