Harry Reid International Airport
Definition
Harry Reid International Airport (IATA: LAS, ICAO: KLAS) is the primary commercial airport serving the Las Vegas Valley in Clark County, Nevada, United States.
Formerly known as McCarran International Airport, it was renamed in January 2021 to honor Harry Reid, the longtime U.S. Senator from Nevada who served as Senate Majority Leader.
It is one of the busiest airports in the world, handling over 58 million passengers annually pre-pandemic, and serves as the main gateway to Las Vegas's tourism and entertainment industry.
Examples
After a red-eye flight, I stumbled off the plane at Harry Reid International Airport, already plotting my first bad decision on the Strip.
The Harry Reid International Airport baggage carousel moves slower than a filibuster—perfect training for Vegas negotiations.
Tourists swarm Harry Reid International Airport like it's the only place to lose their life savings with a smile.
Landing at Harry Reid International Airport feels like stepping into a senator's high-stakes poker game: all glamour, zero mercy.