KLASLASLarge AirportUnited States — Las Vegas 2,181 ft elev.

Harry Reid International Airport

Welcome to Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS), a major hub nestled in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. As a plane spotter, you'll find this large airport incredibly fascinating, with four active runways facilitating a diverse array of aircraft types, from commercial airliners to private jets. The airport's layout features two parallel runways (01L/19R and 01R/19L) and two additional runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L) that align primarily with the east-west flow of arrivals and departures, giving you plenty of opportunities to catch traffic as they approach from the striking desert landscape. For the best views, head to Armijo's Camp or Whitney Mesa Park, both just under 5.5 km from the 26R approach, offering prime spots to watch planes glide in against the stunning Las Vegas skyline. Don't miss Cambridge Recreation Center Field for an up-close experience with aircraft on the 19R approach, just 2.8 km away, where the excitement of aviation and the allure of Sin City collide beautifully.

Runways

01L/19R, 01R/19L, 08L/26R, 08R/26L

Aircraft (30d)

7,294

within 10 km below 3,000 ft

Top category

helicopter

46% of traffic

Peak hour

5 AM

Fridays are busiest

Service

Scheduled

Commercial flights

ATC Frequencies

Type	Description	Frequency
ATIS	ATIS	132.400 MHz
TWR	Tower	119.900 MHz
GND	Ground	121.100 MHz
APP	LAS VEGAS APP	125.025 MHz
DEP	LAS VEGAS DEP	125.020 MHz
CLD	CLNC DEL	118.000 MHz
UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

For monitoring and reference only. Always use official Jeppesen/AIRAC data for navigation.

Nearby Navigation Aids

Type	Ident	Name	Frequency
VORTAC	BLD	Boulder City	116.700 MHz
VORTAC	LAS	Las Vegas	116.900 MHz
TACAN	LSV	Nellis	135.500 MHz

Runways

Designators	Headings	Length	Surface
01L / 19R	25° / 205°	9,770 ft	CON
01R / 19L	25° / 205°	9,769 ft	ASP
08L / 26R	90° / 270°	14,835 ft	ASP
08R / 26L	90° / 270°	10,526 ft	ASP

Traffic Snapshot — Last 30 Days

Aircraft categories

Category	Sightings	Share
helicopter	3,321	46%
airliner	3,139	43%
light	772	11%
unknown	32	0%
cargo	30	0%

Top callsigns

Callsign	Operator	Category	Sightings
N741SM	—	helicopter	365
N530JL	—	helicopter	300
N708SH	—	helicopter	141
N886MH	—	helicopter	135
N856MH	—	helicopter	114
N353FS	—	helicopter	110
N877MH	—	helicopter	98
N350FS	—	helicopter	96
N876MH	—	helicopter	96
N836GC	—	helicopter	96

Best Spotting Times

Based on 3,777 unique aircraft passes below 3,000ft logged in this area over 30 daysFridays are the busiest day — 632 unique aircraft passes5 AM is the peak hour — 332 unique aircraft passes15% of traffic is light

Hour	Relative traffic	Passes
2 AM		206
3 AM		236
4 AM		300
5 AM		332
6 AM		234
8 PM		227
9 PM		195
10 PM		197

Nearby Spotting Locations

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