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Las Vegas

Harry Reid International Airport

KLAS
915
Flights/Day
16:09
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
2,181ft
Elevation
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About Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas enjoys desert calm most of the year. Summer monsoon brings haboobs and microbursts, and mountain turbulence can affect approaches.

Is Las Vegas Airport turbulent?

Las Vegas experiences significant thermal turbulence during summer when ground temperatures exceed 110F. The desert heat creates powerful updrafts that make afternoon approaches notably bumpy. Monsoon season (July-September) brings microbursts and occasional dust devils. The surrounding mountain terrain can add mechanical turbulence when winds are strong.

  • Summer ground temperatures can reach 130F on the tarmac
  • Thermal turbulence peaks in afternoon hours
  • Monsoon microbursts pose wind shear risks
How does desert heat affect Las Vegas flights?

Extreme heat reduces air density, affecting aircraft lift and engine performance. Airlines sometimes restrict takeoff weights or delay departures during peak afternoon heat. The hot ground creates strong thermal columns that cause bumpy low-altitude conditions. Pilots often report the last few thousand feet of descent into Las Vegas as notably rough on summer afternoons.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Las Vegas?

October through April offers comfortable temperatures and minimal thermal turbulence. Morning flights year-round avoid afternoon heat effects. Summer evening flights after sunset are smoother than afternoon departures but may still encounter residual thermals. Monsoon season adds thunderstorm risk to the already bumpy summer conditions.

Is turbulence at Las Vegas dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Las Vegas?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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G410
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AS AS2092 +1
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1I443
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SY SY3071
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F93450
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1I760
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G4 G474 +1
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16:24
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G4 G456 +1
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16:24
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16:25
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16:25
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WN WN2967
16:28
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G4297 +1
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WN WN1260
16:30
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DL DL8965 +5
16:30
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16:30
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16:30
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WN WN2206
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AA AA3186
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16:35
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PD PD658
16:35
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VS VS86
16:37
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G495
16:38
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G44100 +1
16:39
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DL DL748
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16:40
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WN WN585
16:40
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WN WN2130
16:40
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WN WN1746
16:45
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WN WN3521
16:45
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XE XE411
16:45
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1I669
16:45
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WN WN3307
16:45
Local
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WN WN3871 +2
16:46
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G459
16:46
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UA UA2449
16:47
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AS AS2035 +1
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16:48
Local
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G42230
16:50
Local
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AC AC1061
airbus a320-214
16:50
Local
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WN WN2143
16:52
Local
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1I383
16:59
Local
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UA UA1971
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17:00
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AN88 +3
17:00
Local
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NK NK
17:00
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XE XE117
17:00
Local
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DL DL1672
17:00
Local
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1I937
17:00
Local
LAS PSP
LXJ565
17:00
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LAS SAT
WN WN893
17:00
Local
LAS TUS
WN WN2414
17:00
Local
LAS HOU
JL JL321 +1
17:00
Local
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1I320 +2
17:00
Local
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EJM280 +3
17:00
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1I678 +1
17:00
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LAS SJC
WN WN5096 +2
17:00
Local
LAS MEX
Y4741
17:03
Local
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G43185
17:05
Local
LAS SFO
WN WN5123 +1
17:05
Local
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WN WN3846
17:05
Local
LAS STL
WN WN1362
17:10
Local
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F92263 +1
17:10
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LAS ANC
AS AS53
17:10
Local
LAS ORD
WN WN2953
17:11
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F93646 +1
17:15
Local
LAS DAL
XE XE203
17:15
Local
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DE DE2063
17:20
Local
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BA BA270
17:25
Local
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WN WN2286
17:25
Local
LAS SMF
WN WN2795 +1
17:30
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G49297
17:30
Local
LAS APC
LXJ569 +1
17:31
Local
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G438
17:31
Local
LAS SNA
LXJ500 +2
17:35
Local
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WS WS1063 +1
17:35
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LAS MCO
WN WN2868
17:35
Local
LAS IND
WN WN2781
17:35
Local
LAS ABQ
WN WN2755
17:36
Local
LAS GRI
G442
17:37
Local
LAS VNY
1I319
17:38
Local
LAS DSM
G4438
17:38
Local
LAS SJD
LXJ616
17:38
Local
LAS ICT
G41703 +1
17:39
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LAS PSC
G45
17:40
Local
LAS SJC
WN WN208
17:40
Local
LAS BOI
WN WN3930
17:40
Local
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WN WN2339
17:40
Local
LAS PIT
WN WN1723 +1
17:40
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LAS PSP
WN WN346 +1
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17:45
Local
LAS ELP
WN WN4260
17:45
Local
LAS SCF
XE XE421 +1
17:45
Local
LAS TPA
WN WN4494
17:50
Local
LAS DAL
WN WN2220
17:50
Local
LAS RNO
WN WN2561
17:50
Local
LAS CDG
AF AF57
17:52
Local
LAS SFO
F93801 +1
17:55
Local
LAS BUR
WN WN2201
17:55
Local
LAS DEN
WN WN2969 +3
17:56
Local
LAS LAX
DL DL1632 +3
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18:00
Local
LAS OAK
WN WN5050
18:00
Local
LAS TEB
1I132
18:00
Local
LAS PHX
A81067 +1
18:00
Local
LAS HOU
WN WN428
18:00
Local
LAS SAT
1I188
18:03
Local
LAS GEG
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airbus a319-111
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HA HA805
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