(Las Vegas) McCarran International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

LAS

Full Airport name

(Las Vegas) McCarran International Airport

Address

PO Box 11005, Las Vegas, Nevada 89111-1005, United States

Country Dialing Prefix

1

Telephone

(702) 261 5211.

Website

www.mccarran.com

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT -8 (GMT -7 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 2km (1 mile) from the Las Vegas Strip (South).

Airport News

A third terminal is currently under construction, with opening scheduled for June 2012.

Transfer Between Terminals

A free shuttle bus service runs between the terminals.

Driving Directions

From Tropicana Hotel and Casino on the Strip, turn south on Paradise Road, then follow the signs to the airport. From I-215 South, use the Sunset/McCarran Airport off ramp, proceed through the tunnel, and follow the signs to the airport. From the east, drive west on Russell Road past Kelly Lane, and follow the signs to the airport.

Car Hire

Companies include Advantage,Alamo/National, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless, Savmor and Thrifty. Desks are located in the baggage reclaim area and shuttle buses take passengers to the new car rental center (tel: (702) 261 6001). Off-airport car hire companies can be contacted by using free telephones in baggage reclaim.

Public Transport

Bus: CAT and CAT Paratransit Services (tel: (702) 676 1500; www.rtcsouthernnevada.com) provide bus services to/from most areas in Clark County. Routes 108 and 109 serve the airport and run to central Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip. A number of shuttle services also serve the airport. All transport options leave from outside baggage reclaim.
Taxi: Taxis and limousines are available, departing from outside the baggage claim facility.

Car Parking

There are several parking options at the airport, including short- and long-term parking and uncovered car parks available at Terminals 1 and 2. Remote parking facilities served by free shuttle bus are also available during peak hours. An economy car park is linked to Terminal 1 by a regular free courtesy shuttle. For further assistance, contact the Parking Office (tel: (702) 261 5122). Valet parking is available.

Information and Help Desks

Information booths providing general information and assistance are located throughout the airport. White courtesy telephones are available for after-hours assistance. Volunteers provide a service in Terminal 1, Level 1 South baggage reclaim area.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A bank, a bureau de change, ATMs and a post office are all available.
Eating and drinking: Numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bars, cocktail lounges, fast-food outlets and snack bars are located throughout the airport.
Shopping: Shops and slot machines are available in all terminals. There are also duty-free shops in Terminal 2.
Luggage: Secure keyless luggage lockers are available at a number of locations throughout the airport. A lost property office is located in Terminal 1 (tel: (702) 261 5134).
Other facilities: These include a first aid clinic, medical and fitness centers, a children’s play area, massage and an aviation museum.

Conference and Business Facilities

Translation services are available from the information booth staff. There is a VIP lounge in Terminal 2 for business-class passengers of various airlines. There are ample opportunities for business and conference facilities at the many hotels on the nearby Strip (see below). Free Wireless Internet access is available throughout the terminals, and internet kiosks are available in Terminal 1.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

TDD phones for hearing-impaired travelers are provided in both terminals. A TDD information line is available (tel: (702) 261 3111). Wheelchairs can be provided (tel: (702) 261 5475) or use a courtesy phone and dial 5475; passengers should allow 15 minutes for their wheelchair to arrive. The airport is fully accessible, with disabled toilets in both terminals.