McCarran International Airport is located in Paradise, Nevada in the Las Vegas Valley. The airport is 5 miles south to the Downtown Las Vegas which serves the metropolitan area of Nevada in U.S. It covers around 2800 acres of area with four runways and two passenger terminals.
Operating Airlines: Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airline, Virgin Atlantic, West Jet and many more.
Destinations Served: Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto–Pearson, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Atlanta, Boston, Frankfurt, and Mexico.
Runways:
| Direction | Length in ft. |
| 1L/19R | 8,988 |
| 1R/19L | 9,771 |
| 7L/25R | 14,512 |
| 7R/25L | 10,525 |
Terminal Information:
The airport consists of 2 terminals, 5 concourses with 92 gates.
- Terminal 1: Terminal 1 has four concourses each of which is connected to a pre-security area at the center. At level 1, there is a ticketing and baggage claim area and in level 2 there are three security checkpoints and a lounge for military members.
- Terminal 2: This terminal is responsible for all international and domestic flight operations. Here at level 0, you can find a USO lounge and baggage claim area. On the other hand, check-in, security, and all gates are on Level 2.
Airport Facilities:
- Information Desk: For any query, you can ask at the information desk located at Terminal 1, Baggage Claim, and Terminal 3, E Gates.
- ATM: Those who need some cash can go to the ATMs available at the airport. Make sure you do not exceed the daily withdrawal limit to avoid extra charges. Location: T1, Landside, T1, Airside, Rental Car Center, and T3 airside.
- Currency Exchange: Currency Exchange option is offered by Travelex at this airport. Location:
- T1, landside, Baggage Claim from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
- T3, airside, E Gates from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
- Mobile Charging: Throughout the airport, there are power outlets for charging the mobile. You can find them in the gated areas of both terminals. Also, you can have some rest while charging the mobile. Several built-in power outlets and Recharge Zone workstations are available free of cost for charging laptops.
- Baggage Carts: Those who need a baggage cart, can get it throughout the airport with some charges.
- Luggage Store: There is no option for storing the luggage at this airport.
- Medical Facilities: Those who need medical assistance or emergency medical treatment can go to Code 3 Urgent Care & Pharmacy opens from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
- Food & Beverages: Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedule; the following are open 24-hours: Jersey Mike’s Subs, Nathan’s Famous, Vending machines are also available at the airport.
- Pet Relief Area: There are some pet designated areas where you can go with your pet. Location: Outside of Terminal 1 on the Baggage Claim and Ticketing levels, and outside of Terminal 3 on the Departures level. Indoor pet relief areas are available airside in Terminal 1, near A/B/C gates and D gates, and airside in Terminal 3, near the E Gates.
- Baby Care Facilities: There are private nursing suites where you can enter with your kid and feed them. The suites have nice seating with charging ports so you can charge your mobile while doing your work. Location: Terminal 1 at Gates A/B/C, D Concourse, Terminal 3, Gate E.
- Children’s Play Area: You can take your child to the children’s play area at T1, airside, D Gates, Level 2.
- Smoking Area: There are designated smoking areas available in the areas: Barney’s Lounge C Gates, Bud Track Lounge Espanade, Gaming Lounges C, D & E Gates, and outdoors near the ticketing and baggage claim.
Airport Hotels:
- Zero Level Fitness hotel is located in Terminal 1
- Best Western McCarran Inn is located within a 6-minute walk from the airport.
- Hyatt Place Las Vegas is located 5 minutes from the airport.
Airport Lounge:
- Centurion Lounge is located at Terminal 1, Concourse D, airside.
- United Club lounge is located at Terminal 1, Concourse D, airside.
- USO Lounge is located at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
Some FAQs:
1.> Where I can pick a passenger?
At Terminal 1, it is located across the pedestrian bridge from the baggage claim on Level 1 of the parking garage.
At Terminal 3, it is on Level 1 of the parking garage.
2.> Is there any luggage storage available at the airport?
There are no luggage storage lockers offered at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. But, a third-party vendor called “Bags To Go” is available for baggage storage.
3.> Where I can find the smoking area at McCarran Airport?
- Smoking is prohibited in the airport but there are some designated areas at:
- C Gate Barney’s Lounge
- Bud Track Lounge in T1
- Enclosed Gaming Lounges in B, C, D, and E-Gate
- Near ticketing & baggage claim area outdoors
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