Las Vegas Airport Guide (LAS)

(Las Vegas) McCarran International Airport

PO Box 11005, Las Vegas, Nevada 89111-1005, USA

LAS

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(702) 261 5211

(702) 597 9553

Via the airport's website

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GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October)

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

A third terminal is currently at the planning stage, and is scheduled to open in 2011. In addition, a further nine gates are in development in Terminal 1, opening for service in 2008.

A free shuttle bus service runs between the terminals.

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.

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.

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

Road: Bus: CAT and CAT Paratransit Services (tel: (702) 676 1500; website: 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.

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 the Terminal 1 level 1 south baggage reclaim area.

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 centres, a children’s play area, massage and an aviation museum.

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.

TDD phones for hearing-impaired travellers 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.

There are no hotels on-site at the airport, but among the many on or off the Strip are Caesar’s Palace (tel: 1 866 227 5938; website: www.harrahs.com), Flamingo Hilton (tel: (702) 697 2900; website: www.hilton.com), Bellagio (tel: (702) 693 7111; website: www.bellagio.com), Planet Hollywood Resort (tel: (702) 785 5555; website: www.planethollywoodresort.com), New York-New York (tel: 1 800 689 1797; website: www.nynyhotelcasino.com), Mandalay Bay (tel: (702) 632 7777; website: www.mandalaybay.com), MGM Grand (tel: (702) 891 7777; website: www.mgmgrand.com) and Marriott Suites (tel: (702) 650 2000; website: www.marriott.com). Check-in services for MGM Grand and New York-New York hotel and casino guests are available in Terminal 1 level 1 baggage reclaim. These hotels also offer hotel-airport luggage transfer and shuttle service for an additional charge.