McCarran International Airport Overview
Airport Code
LAS
Full Airport Name
(Las Vegas) McCarran International Airport
Address
McCarran International Airport, PO Box 11005, Las Vegas, Nevada 89111-1005, USA
Country Code
1
Telephone
702 261 5211
Fax
702 597 9553
E-mail
Via the airport's website
Website
www.mccarran.com
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 2km (1 mile) from the Las Vegas Strip (South)
Transfer Between Terminals
A free shuttle bus service runs between the terminals.
Driving Directions
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 Russell Road, drive west on Russell Road past Kelly Lane, and follow the signs to the airport.
Car Parking
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. For further assistance, contact the Parking Office (tel: 702 261 5122). Valet parking is available.
Car Hire
Companies include 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 pick-up areas. Off-airport car hire companies can be contacted by using free telephones in baggage reclaim.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Taxis are available. Limousine: A number of limousine companies serve the airport. Bus: CAT and CAT Paratransit Services provide bus services to/from most areas in Clark County. Routes nos.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.
Information and Help Desks
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.
Airport Facilities
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: Lockers are not currently available at 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 centers, a children’s play area, massage and an aviation museum.
Conference and Business Facilities
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).
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
TDD phones for hearing-impaired travelers 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.
Hotels
There are no hotels on-site at the airport. Hotels on or off the Strip include Caesar’s Palace (tel: 702 731 7110), Flamingo Hilton (tel: 702 733 3111), Bellagio (tel: 702 693 7111), Aladdin (tel: 702 785 5555), New York-New York (tel: 702 740 6969), Mandalay Bay (tel: 702 632 7777), MGM Grand (tel: 702 891 1111) and Marriott Suites (tel: 702 650 2000). 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.
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