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Harry Reid International Airport
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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.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 151
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MX653
Breeze Airways |
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WN1624
Southwest Airlines |
MCI | 14:50 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
WN4488
Southwest Airlines |
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AA7393
American Airlines |
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WN2407
Southwest Airlines |
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AV527
Avianca |
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WN2178
Southwest Airlines |
TPA | 14:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
G418
Allegiant Air (Make A Wish Livery) |
SBN | 14:58 Local | airbus a319-112 | Forecast |
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1I615
Netjets |
COE | 15:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I264
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1I506
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1I518
Netjets |
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1I468
Netjets |
TUS | 15:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4395
Southwest Airlines |
BNA | 15:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I336
Netjets |
TYR | 15:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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LXJ352
Flexjet |
SBA | 15:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2540
Southwest Airlines |
AUS | 15:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G445
Allegiant Air |
FWA | 15:04 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4265
Southwest Airlines |
DSM | 15:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN546
Southwest Airlines |
LBB | 15:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
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LXJ538
Flexjet |
RIL | 15:09 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB113
Viva |
MEX | 15:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN3399
Southwest Airlines |
ABQ | 15:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2731
Southwest Airlines |
RNO | 15:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2754
Southwest Airlines |
SAT | 15:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN3845
Southwest Airlines |
ONT | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
XE620
Jsx |
CLD | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G49215
Allegiant Air |
BOI | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G452
Allegiant Air |
MEM | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2024
Southwest Airlines |
DEN | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
UD18
Hera Flight |
SJD | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
XE152
Jsx |
CCR | 15:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL461
Delta Air Lines |
DTW | 15:16 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G440
Allegiant Air |
FSD | 15:18 Local | -- | Forecast |
VB603
Viva |
MTY | 15:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4758
Southwest Airlines |
DAL | 15:20 Local | boeing 737-8h4 | Forecast |
XE127
Jsx |
BUR | 15:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F91708
Frontier |
MSY | 15:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL849
Delta Air Lines |
JFK | 15:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA2376
American Airlines |
DFW | 15:26 Local | -- | Forecast |
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LXJ397
Flexjet |
LAX | 15:29 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I702
Netjets |
TKF | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2152
Southwest Airlines |
FAT | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN550
Southwest Airlines |
SJC | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
XE8173
Jsx |
APA | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1L940
Netjets Aviation |
RBK | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1137
Southwest Airlines |
BUF | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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LXJ504
Flexjet |
EGE | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN712
Southwest Airlines |
OAK | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I985
Netjets |
CLE | 15:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA2741
United Airlines |
IAH | 15:33 Local | -- | Forecast |
F92018
Frontier (Clark W. The Grizzly Bear Livery) |
STL | 15:35 Local | airbus a321-271nx | Forecast |
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MX659
Breeze Airways |
PVU | 15:35 Local | airbus a220-300 | Forecast |
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Y41741
Volaris |
GDL | 15:36 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA2013
American Airlines |
ORD | 15:38 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2830
Southwest Airlines |
SNA | 15:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1508
Southwest Airlines |
MKE | 15:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1096
Southwest Airlines |
SAN | 15:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1955
Southwest Airlines |
MDW | 15:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I950
Netjets |
PUW | 15:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G41631
Allegiant Air |
BLV | 15:42 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I127
Netjets |
DRO | 15:43 Local | -- | Forecast |
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LXJ558
Flexjet |
BFI | 15:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G41709
Allegiant Air |
FAR | 15:46 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1308
Southwest Airlines |
SMF | 15:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4158
Southwest Airlines |
BNA | 15:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2716
Southwest Airlines |
PSP | 15:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1926
Southwest Airlines |
PDX | 15:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I495
Netjets |
MWL | 15:51 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G44
Allegiant Air |
MOT | 15:53 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I527
Netjets |
HDN | 15:54 Local | -- | Forecast |
G43165
Allegiant Air |
FNT | 15:54 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
WN169
Southwest Airlines |
PHX | 15:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN882
Southwest Airlines |
LGB | 15:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4338
Southwest Airlines |
OMA | 15:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
AS634
Alaska Airlines |
SFO | 15:57 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I412
Netjets |
TOA | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1L314
Netjets Aviation |
BOI | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
AS3403
Alaska Airlines |
STS | 16:00 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
WN263
Southwest Airlines |
DEN | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2210
Southwest Airlines |
LAX | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I101
Netjets |
VNY | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4748
Southwest Airlines |
MCI | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I739
Netjets |
EDC | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
G453
Allegiant Air (Vegas Golden Knights Livery) |
LRD | 16:00 Local | airbus a319-112 | Forecast |
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1I200
Netjets |
ONT | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2594
Southwest Airlines |
TUS | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I640
Netjets |
BLI | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2002
Southwest Airlines |
SBA | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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MX6492
Breeze Airways |
MSY | 16:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G41408
Allegiant Air |
TYS | 16:04 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2501
Southwest Airlines |
LBB | 16:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2012
Southwest Airlines |
SLC | 16:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
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AN6
Advanced Air |
MCE | 16:09 Local | -- | Forecast |
OO5117
Skywest Airlines |
SGU | 16:09 Local | -- | Forecast |
G420
Allegiant Air |
SHV | 16:09 Local | airbus a319-111 | Forecast |
WN488
Southwest Airlines |
RDU | 16:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA1386
United Airlines |
EWR | 16:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
G4553
Allegiant Air |
GRR | 16:10 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
WN3735
Southwest Airlines |
ABQ | 16:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2525
Southwest Airlines |
SAT | 16:10 Local | boeing 737-8h4 | Forecast |
WN2711
Southwest Airlines |
PIT | 16:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G48
Allegiant Air |
DSM | 16:11 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G410
Allegiant Air |
CID | 16:12 Local | -- | Forecast |
AS2092
Alaska Horizon |
SAN | 16:14 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I353
Netjets |
HRL | 16:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1L664
Netjets Aviation |
MRY | 16:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I835
Netjets |
SAF | 16:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I443
Netjets |
GJT | 16:18 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I760
Netjets |
FNL | 16:19 Local | -- | Forecast |
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F93450
Frontier |
ELP | 16:19 Local | -- | Forecast |
SY3071
Sun Country Airlines |
AFW | 16:19 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN4540
Southwest Airlines |
BUR | 16:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN997
Southwest Airlines |
MDW | 16:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
G474
Allegiant Air |
SCK | 16:22 Local | airbus a319-112 | Forecast |
DL2870
Delta Air Lines |
SEA | 16:24 Local | -- | Forecast |
G456
Allegiant Air (Vegas Golden Knights Livery) |
MFE | 16:24 Local | airbus a319-112 | Forecast |
WN3594
Southwest Airlines |
OKC | 16:25 Local | boeing 737-8h4 | Forecast |
WN2350
Southwest Airlines |
SJC | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2967
Southwest Airlines |
HOU | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN924
Southwest Airlines |
BNA | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2572
Southwest Airlines |
CMH | 16:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G4297
Allegiant Air |
FAT | 16:28 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2206
Southwest Airlines |
BWI | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
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MX619
Breeze Airways |
SNA | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN709
Southwest Airlines |
MKE | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1260
Southwest Airlines |
DAL | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN759
Southwest Airlines |
TPA | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN3962
Southwest Airlines |
PSP | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL8965
Delta Air Lines |
SFO | 16:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA3186
American Airlines |
PHX | 16:34 Local | -- | Forecast |
PD658
Porter |
YYZ | 16:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
WS1475
Westjet |
YEG | 16:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
VS86
Virgin Atlantic |
MAN | 16:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G495
Allegiant Air |
XNA | 16:37 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G44100
Allegiant Air |
PDX | 16:38 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL748
Delta Air Lines |
ATL | 16:39 Local | boeing 757-251 | Forecast |
WN585
Southwest Airlines |
LGB | 16:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2130
Southwest Airlines |
MCI | 16:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1746
Southwest Airlines |
RNO | 16:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN3307
Southwest Airlines |
STL | 16:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN3871
Southwest Airlines |
AUS | 16:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I669
Netjets |
PSC | 16:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
XE411
Jsx |
SCF | 16:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN3521
Southwest Airlines |
ONT | 16:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
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G459
Allegiant Air |
MSO | 16:46 Local | -- | Forecast |
UA2449
United Airlines |
IAH | 16:46 Local | -- | Forecast |
AS2035
Alaska Horizon |
SAN | 16:47 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
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G42230
Allegiant Air |
IND | 16:48 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN1624
WN4488
AA7393
WN2407
AV527
WN2178
G418
WN4395
WN2540
WN4265
WN546
VB113
WN3399
WN2731
WN2754
WN3845
XE620
WN2024
UD18
XE152
DL461
VB603
WN4758
XE127
DL849
AA2376
WN2152
WN550
XE8173
WN1137
WN712
UA2741
F92018
AA2013
WN2830
WN1508
WN1096
WN1955
WN1308
WN4158
WN2716
WN1926
G43165
WN169
WN882
WN4338
AS634
AS3403
WN263
WN2210
WN4748
G453
WN2594
WN2002
WN2501
WN2012
OO5117
G420
WN488
UA1386
G4553
WN3735
WN2525
WN2711
AS2092
SY3071
WN4540
WN997
G474
DL2870
G456
WN3594
WN2350
WN2967
WN924
WN2572
WN2206
WN709
WN1260
WN759
WN3962
DL8965
AA3186
PD658
WS1475
VS86
DL748
WN585
WN2130
WN1746
WN3307
WN3871
XE411
WN3521
UA2449
AS2035