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Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas, Nevada (United States)

IATA: LAS ICAO: KLAS

Longest Active Runway

14,835 ft

4,522 meters

Field Elevation

2,181 ft

665 m MSL

Runway Inventory

4 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

36.0834°, -115.1518°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#10 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#20 of 7558

Top 0.3% percentile worldwide

National Standing (United States)

#2 in US

#5 of 2020 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+48.4%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Harry Reid International Airport's longest active runway measures 14,835 ft (4,522 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #10. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #20 worldwide (Top 0.3%) and #2 nationally in United States.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Harry Reid International Airport is one of the busiest destination airports in the world, sitting right in the Las Vegas valley basin. Operating at 2,181 ft MSL under searing desert heat, departure aircraft experience substantial density altitude penalties. Runway 08L/26R's 14,515 ft length provides critical acceleration distance for transatlantic widebodies flying direct to London and Frankfurt, with parallel strips managing intense domestic holiday traffic.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Four runways in two parallel pairs: 08L/26R (14,515 ft) / 08R/26L (10,526 ft) and 01L/19R (8,988 ft) / 01R/19L (9,771 ft).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Established in 1942 as Alamo Airport by aviator George Crockett. Renamed McCarran Field in 1948 and Harry Reid International Airport in 2021; added Terminal 3 in 2012.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Primary aviation gateway to Nevada's resort corridor, situated just 1 mile from the Las Vegas Strip, contrasting with general aviation relievers Henderson (HND) and North Las Vegas (VGT).

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

Runway 08L/26R measures an extraordinary 14,515 ft (4,424 m) to compensate for extreme hot-and-high conditions (2,181 ft elevation and summer temperatures over 45°C).

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record & NFDC Surveyed Aeronautical Data · AirNav LAS Master Record ↗

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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Harry Reid International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 2,181 ft (665 m MSL) in Las Vegas. At this moderate elevation, standard atmospheric pressure is slightly lower than ISA sea-level, requiring seasonal density altitude adjustments for fully laden aircraft on warm summer departures.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Primary aviation gateway to Nevada's resort corridor, situated just 1 mile from the Las Vegas Strip, contrasting with general aviation relievers Henderson (HND) and North Las Vegas (VGT). The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 14,835 ft (4,522 m)

Harry Reid International Airport's active flight strips comprise 08L/26R (14,835 ft), 08R/26L (10,526 ft), 01L/19R (9,770 ft), 01R/19L (9,769 ft). With a longest active threshold of 14,835 ft (4,522 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
08L/26R	14,835 ft (4522m)	150 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
08R/26L	10,526 ft (3208m)	150 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
01L/19R	9,770 ft (2978m)	150 ft (46m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
01R/19L	9,769 ft (2978m)	150 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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