Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Security wait right now, how busy LAS is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
Also known as Harry Reid · McCarran (former name) · Las Vegas airport
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 15–30 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 25–45 min
- Arrive
- 2 h / 3 h domestic / international
Modeled from FAA passenger volumes, TSA's daily screening numbers, time of day and current airport conditions; refreshed every 15 minutes, not a checkpoint sensor. How we estimate
How busy is LAS airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Harry Reid International Airport is moderate: about 15–30 min (updated 11:32 AM PDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (20–40 min) and be lightest around 10 PM (10–20 min).
Harry Reid International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the U.S.. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsDisrupted
- DelaysFAA reports: General Arrival/Departure Delay Info
- Weather nowChance Rain Showers, 66°F
- LocationLas Vegas, NV
- Passengers / year23,364,393
- U.S. rank#8 of 501
- CodesLAS · KLAS
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 12 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 1 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 2 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 3 PM | 20–35 min | Moderate |
| 4 PM | 20–40 min | Moderate |
| 5 PM | 20–40 min | Moderate |
| 6 PM | 20–35 min | Moderate |
| 7 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 8 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
LAS airport delays today
The FAA is reporting 1 active program at LAS (checked 11:32 AM PDT):
- Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 15 minutes to 29 minutes, decreasing.
Weather at LAS: Chance Rain Showers, 66°F, good visibility and high clouds (VFR).
The FAA lists airport-wide programs only. A single late or cancelled flight is shown by your airline, so check its app as well. Delays at all U.S. airports →
How early to get to LAS
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Las Vegas Harry Reid and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.
| Trip | Arrive before departure |
|---|---|
| Domestic, carry-on only | 1 h 30 min – 2 h |
| Domestic, checked bag | 2 h |
| International | 3 h |
| Flying 7 AM–9 AM | add 15–30 min |
Getting to LAS: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Harry Reid International Airport is in Las Vegas, NV. For drop-off, follow the Departures signs to your airline's curb; curbside stopping is for active loading only, and pick-ups are usually directed to the arrivals curb or the cell-phone lot. At the busiest hours today (7 AM–9 AM) add time for curb and garage traffic.
Parking rates, cell-phone lot and shuttle details are on the official LAS website.
Airports near Las Vegas
Security wait right now at the closest alternatives to LAS.
LAS airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at LAS right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Harry Reid International Airport is 15–30 min (updated 11:32 AM PDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at LAS today?
Yes. The FAA reports: Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 15 minutes to 29 minutes, decreasing. (checked 11:32 AM PDT).
Is LAS airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at LAS as of 11:32 AM PDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official LAS website.
How busy is LAS airport today?
Today (Friday) LAS security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (25–45 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (15–30 min).
What time does TSA open at LAS?
Security checkpoints at Harry Reid International Airport open before the first morning departures, which at most U.S. airports means around 4–5 AM (earlier at some large hubs). Hours differ by checkpoint and terminal, so for a very early flight confirm on the official LAS website.
Where do I drop off passengers at LAS?
Follow the Departures signs to the upper or departures-level curb for your airline. Curbside stopping is for active loading only; at peak hours (7 AM–9 AM) allow extra time for curb traffic. Cell-phone lots and parking rates are listed on the official LAS website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at LAS?
PreCheck lanes usually run during the main morning-to-evening operating hours but can open later and close earlier than standard lanes, and not every checkpoint has one. Outside those hours PreCheck travelers are screened in the standard lane, so plan for the standard wait.
How early should I get to LAS?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the LAS security line alone can reach 45 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live LAS TSA wait times?
They are modeled estimates refreshed every 15 minutes, not a camera or sensor count at the checkpoint. They combine FAA passenger volume, TSA's daily national screening numbers, the hour, weekday, holiday periods and current FAA and weather conditions.
Where can I see the hour-by-hour LAS security forecast?
The LAS TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.