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Las Vegas

Harry Reid International Airport

KLAS
860
Flights/Day
11:57
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
2,181ft
Elevation
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Few Clouds • 5kt • 1013.30"
Observed: 17:56 UTC
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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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+1 codeshare F
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Local
LAS MDW
WN WN3587
boeing 737 max 8
12:00
Local
LAS OMA
WN WN3327
boeing 737 max 8
12:01
Local
LAS CLT
AA AA3322 +1
airbus a321-253nx
12:04
Local
LAS IAH
UA UA2864
boeing 737 max 9
12:10
Local
LAS SBA
WN WN2958
boeing 737-7h4
12:10
Local
LAS YYZ
RV RV1702 +1
airbus a320-214
12:13
Local
LAS MSP
DL DL2262
12:15
Local
LAS RNO
WN WN2321 +1
boeing 737-7h4
12:15
Local
LAS CLD
XE XE622 +1
embraer erj-135lr
12:20
Local
LAS SLC
WN WN3731
boeing 737-7h4
12:22
Local
LAS CAK
MX207
airbus a220-300
12:22
Local
LAS PHX
AA AA440 +1
airbus a321-231
12:23
Local
LAS JFK
B6 B6348
airbus a321-231
12:25
Local
LAS MCI
NK NK1632
airbus a320-232
12:25
Local
LAS OAK
WN WN3395 +1
boeing 737-8h4
12:27
Local
LAS SYR
MX243
airbus a220-300
12:28
Local
LAS RIC
MX117
airbus a220-300
12:28
Local
LAS DCA
AA AA2859
airbus a321-253nx
12:30
Local
LAS APA
XE XE661
embraer erj-145lr
12:30
Local
LAS SMF
WN WN3668
boeing 737 max 8
12:30
Local
LAS MFE
G4 G42
airbus a319-112
12:30
Local
LAS YUL
RV RV1708
airbus a319-114
12:31
Local
LAS GDL
Y4 Y41743
12:34
Local
LAS FAT
G4 G432
airbus a319-112
12:39
Local
LAS MFR
G4 G415
airbus a319-111
12:40
Local
LAS GPT
MX149
airbus a220-300
12:40
Local
LAS LAX
WN WN4086 +2
boeing 737 max 8
12:40
Local
LAS BUR
WN WN2559 +1
boeing 737-7h4
12:42
Local
LAS JAX
MX503
airbus a220-300
12:42
Local
LAS IDA
G4 G449
airbus a319-111
12:45
Local
LAS CLT
AA AA1153
airbus a321-253nx
12:45
Local
LAS PSP
WN WN1101
boeing 737-8h4
12:50
Local
LAS RSW
MX245
airbus a220-300
12:52
Local
LAS DFW
AA AA1292
airbus a321-231
12:55
Local
LAS ORD
UA UA314
boeing 737-924(er)
12:57
Local
LAS ORF
MX509
airbus a220-300
12:57
Local
LAS HSV
MX121
airbus a220-300
12:59
Local
LAS SAN
DL DL3741
embraer e175ll
13:00
Local
LAS CMH
WN WN1198
13:00
Local
LAS SJC
LXJ487
13:00
Local
LAS DTW
DL DL2588
13:05
Local
LAS HOU
WN WN3026
boeing 737-7h4
13:05
Local
LAS MSP
SY SY1990 +1
13:10
Local
LAS TUS
WN WN3900
13:10
Local
LAS MCI
WN WN1579
13:10
Local
LAS ELP
WN WN1386
13:10
Local
LAS DAL
WN WN47
13:11
Local
LAS CLE
F9 F93232
13:13
Local
LAS SMX
G4 G422 +1
airbus a319-111
13:15
Local
LAS SCF
XE XE407
13:15
Local
LAS ATL
DL DL824
13:18
Local
LAS JAC
EJM250
13:20
Local
LAS OAK
WN WN1343
boeing 737-7h4
13:20
Local
LAS YVR
WS WS1057
13:20
Local
LAS BNA
WN WN1532
13:23
Local
LAS ESE
LXJ559
13:23
Local
LAS FAT
G41715
13:24
Local
LAS COE
LXJ444
13:25
Local
LAS OMA
WN WN1293
13:25
Local
LAS SSI
1L271
13:25
Local
LAS SJC
WN WN2684 +1
boeing 737-7h4
13:29
Local
LAS SNA
LXJ397
13:30
Local
LAS SGU
PCM8798
13:30
Local
LAS CCR
XE XE150
13:30
Local
LAS DEN
WN WN4444 +1
boeing 737-7h4
13:30
Local
LAS JFK
B6688
13:30
Local
LAS LAX
DL DL1696
13:33
Local
LAS MEX
AM AM481
13:35
Local
LAS SAN
WN WN4007
13:35
Local
LAS SAT
WN WN4272
13:45
Local
LAS YYC
WS WS1091
13:45
Local
LAS DSM
WN WN1991
boeing 737-7h4
13:45
Local
LAS SMF
WN WN1979
boeing 737-7ct
13:47
Local
LAS FAT
G430 +1
13:50
Local
LAS DAL
WN WN1186 +3
boeing 737 max 8
13:50
Local
LAS COS
WN WN2636
13:50
Local
LAS ONT
WN WN3661 +1
boeing 737-7h4
13:50
Local
LAS FRA
4Y55
airbus a330-343
13:51
Local
LAS RAP
G4 G41634 +1
airbus a319-111
13:52
Local
LAS ORD
AA AA2244
boeing 737-823
13:55
Local
LAS LGB
WN WN2127
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