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A Guide to McCarran Airport, Las Vegas

Posted on February 22, 2011 by MyCitiesGuide

The McCarran International Airport is the premier commercial aviation center serving Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada. The facility, named after Pat McCarran, former Nevada Senator, is situated just 8 kilometers south of the Central Business District of Las Vegas and covers around 2,800 acres of Clark County.

Getting to your Las Vegas Strip Hotel

Technically, the McCarran airport is located at the very end of the Strip. Depending on where your destination is and the traffic situation, a ride from the airport to your hotel will cost at least $10 in good traffic.

  • From Las Vegas airport to the Mandalay Bay and Four Seasons (which are closer to the airport), a cab ride will run you $10.
  • From Las Vegas airport to the Stratosphere (at the other end of the Strip), you will pay $20 or more for a cab.
  • Expect to pay more in bad traffic.
  • Shuttle services are available from less than $10 per person, but can take up to an hour to get to your destination.
  • You can also arrive in style by limo for less than $150, round trip.

    • The airport is connected by Tropicana Avenue (north) and Las Vegas Beltway (south). Vehicles can enter the airport through the McCarran connector which encompasses Paradue Road/Swanson Street and airport tunnel.

    Facts About McCarran Airport, Las Vegas

  • The airport has four runways and serves as the primary and largest operation base of Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines. Southwest carries the maximum number of passengers through McCarran
  • This international airport operates from two separate Terminal buildings.
  • In 2008, McCarran ranked 15th for passenger traffic and 6th for aircraft movements.
  • McCarren provides direct connection to all the major international and domestic cities by a range of flight providers.

    • Airlines Using McCarran Airport, Las Vegas

    The leading airlines operating from McCarran Airport are:

  • Southwest Airlines
  • US Airways
  • United Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines

    • In terms of domestic travel, the busiest routes are operated by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and US Airways to cities like Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Washington, D.C.

    The top international destinations by the carriers from the McCarran Airport are Mexico City, Monterrey, Calgary, London, Frankfurt, Seoul and Manila. International carriers include the Philippines Airlines, Korean Air, Air Mexico and Air Canada. There is a dedicated terminal for cargo operations to destinations like Memphis, Louisville and Ontario, Canada.

    Traveler amenities in McCarran Airport, Las Vegas

    McCarran Airport offers a host of passenger amenities including:

  • 150 retail shops
  • 30 restaurants, lounges and snack bars
  • More than 1,000 slot machines
  • The Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum, which showcases the history of Las Vegas airlines
  • A play area for children at Gate D which is open 24 hours

    • McCarran Airport, Las Vegas is robust facility serving an eager and sizeable traveler base. To learn more, visit the McCarran Airport website.

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