The commercial airport serving Southern Nevada (LAS) is now Harry Reid International Airport.
Immediate changes will be noticeable on the airport’s social media channels; however, travelers should expect to see the former airport name in various locations as this transition continues. A project of this magnitude will take time to complete, and changing of the signage and monuments surrounding the airport will occur as bids are sought and vendors identified to perform the work.
The Board of County Commissioners, which oversees the Clark County Department of Aviation, voted on Feb. 16, 2021, to change the name of LAS from McCarran International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport. As stipulated by the board’s vote, all funds used in this process must come from private donations.
In October 2021, collected funds reached the threshold necessary to begin phase one of the process. The remaining $3 million must still be received prior to phases two and three proceeding. The total estimated amount for this project is $7.2 million.
The work is divided into three phases to ensure it is completed efficiently:
- Phase One: Community to Curb – This includes signage surrounding the airport, such as road signs and other airport markers, as well as social media channels.
- Phase Two: Curb to Gates – This will entail all signage and other markers within the airport terminals.
- Phase Three: Airport Operations – This includes uniforms, vehicle decals and other administrative items.
Harry Reid represented Nevada in Congress from 1983 through 2017, serving in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. While Senate Majority Leader, Reid advanced legislation that allowed for the completion of Terminal 3 at LAS in 2012 and the construction of the new air traffic control facility that opened in 2016. He was also instrumental in securing the land that will serve as the future site of the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport.
