Las Vegas McCarran (LAS) Airport |
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- LAS Airport Contact
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
United States
Phone: 7022615211
Website for Las Vegas McCarran Airport: http://www.mccarran.com
- LAS Airport Overview
McCarran International Airport LAS is located in Paradise, five miles south of the cenral business district of Las Vegas (between I-15 & I-515), and is less than a mile from the famous Las Vegas Strip and minutes from all the big hotels. The Airport serves the City of Las Vegas and the surrounding Clark County in Southern Nevada. McCarran has four runways and serves as focus city for Allegiant, Southwest and US Airways. A multitude of domestic and international airlines offer direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe. 44 million passenges passed through this airport in 2008. Gambling can start right at McCarran, which has 1,300 slot machines throughout its terminals, and the Airport welcomes you to fabulous Las Vegas with slot machines around every corner and big billboards touting the latest must-see shows. If you’re still confused about where you are, just look out the window – LAS airport is right next to the Strip. In fact, if you’re flying in at night on the east to west approach sit on the right side of the plane for an awesome view of Vegas’ bright lights decadence. Passengers complain about long security lines, so know when to fold ‘em and head to Las Vegas airport early.
McCarren International has two terminals--Terminal 1 is the domestic terminal with concourses A through D and an Esplanade leading to all gates, while Terminal 2 serves as international terminal. Both terminals offers an array of restaurants and shops, as well as free internet access. Other amenities available are: art gallery; airline club, ATMs & bank; Aviation Museum, checkpoint mailer; currency exchange; gaming; hotel checkin/registration; Information booth; Kids play area; lockers; maildrop boxes; pay e-mail; postal services, shoeshine; Smarte Cartes; smoking areas; SpeedCheck and SpeedCheck Advance; translation services; and Travelers Aid.
Passenger pickup: Follow the yellow triangles to the Passenger Pick-Up curb, located across the pedestrian bridge from baggage claim. This area is designated for immediate loading only. Unattended vehicles will be towed. Short-term metered parking is also available in this area.
Passenger dropoff: Follow the roadway signs to 'Departing Flights'. The Departures curb is for immediate dropoff of passengers only.
Short-Term Parking: Follow the red triangles to Short-term Parking on Level 2M of the parking garage--height clearance is 7 feet. Follow the yellow triangles to additional short-term parking located on Level 1. All short-term parking is limited to 3 hours, and parking in designated handicap spaces is limited to 4 hours--height clearance there is 8.2 feet. Fees are paid in advance through a parking meter (quarters only). Change machines are located in all short-term parking areas and are identified by green flashing lights.
Long-Term Parking: Follow the green triangles to Long-term parking located on Levels 1M, 2M, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the parking garage. Pay your fee at the at the tollbooth on exiting--height clearance: 8.2 feet. When the Long-term Garage is full, follow the signs to Economy Parking located on Russell Road at Kelly Lane. For Long-term parking pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Discover Card).
Valet Parking: Follow the red triangles to Valet parking located on Level 2 of the parking garage, available 24/7--height learance 7 feet (Five Star Valet (702) 261-6999).
Terminal 2 Surface Parking: Terminal 2 users can park in the 270-space surface parking lot. Parking fees there are paid at the pay station prior to exiting the parking lot. Cash, coins, or credit card payments are accepted. Instructions are available in English in Spanish and phones are located at the paystations.
Economy Parking: is located off Paradise Road with entrances at Gus Guiffre Rd. and Kittey Hawk Ln.
Remote Parking: Vehicles over 22 ft. long, over 8.5 ft. wide, or over 13.5 ft. high must use the Oversize/Remote Lot. For further assisstance, call (702) 261-5122. From the passenger terminal, drive south through tunnel. Stay in right lane going towards I-215W. Exit first right at Hidden Well Road, turn left on Gilespie, cross over freeway and make left into Remote Parking entrance. For free shuttle service to Terminal 1 call 261-5122.
McCarran Rental Car Center: located opposite the Remote Parking lot on Gilespie Road. Shuttles buses depart every five minutes to the new McCarran Rent-A-Car Center at Exit door 10 or 11. For information call 702-261-6001.
To get from the Airport to your destination, you have the following choices: You can take a taxi or choose from a variety of shuttle/limousine services located on the west side of baggage claim, outside door exits 7-13. Note that there are both group shuttle and 'for-hire' stretch limos. Shuttle service is also available to communities outside of Las Vegas. RTC Buses also frequent the Airport.
- Main Terminal / Concourses at Las Vegas McCarran LAS Airport
McCarran consists of 95 aircraft gates at two separate terminal buildings:
Terminal 1 - Concourses A, B, C and D - with all-domestic gates Terminal 2
with 4 international and 4 domestic gates.
