Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS)
Las Vegas, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KLAS
IATA
LAS
City
Las Vegas
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
2,181 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
36.0800, -115.1522
Overview
Busy desert airport with excellent VFR weather year-round. High density altitude operations critical in summer months.
Current Weather at KLAS
Pilots flying into or out of Harry Reid International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KLAS 171556Z 06006KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN180 30/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP121 T03000178 $Wind 060° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 06
Current TAF
TAF KLAS 171455Z 1715/1818 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM171700 10007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM172100 17011G21KT P6SM VCTS FEW080 SCT100CB BKN150 PROB30 1722/1802 VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM180400 18008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 FM181100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120Decode METAR for KLAS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Harry Reid International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KLAS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KLAS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Las Vegas. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Harry Reid International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Harry Reid International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KLAS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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