Less than a mile from the Las Vegas Strip, McCarran International is America’s fifth-busiest airport. More than 45 million visitors are expected to use McCarran this year. The airport has more than 1,000 slot machines dotted throughout its two terminals. A major expansion program is currently underway. www.mccarran.com
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A free shuttle bus service runs between the terminals.
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Taxi: Taxis are available.
Limousine: A number of limousine companies serve the airport.
Bus:CAT and CAT Paratransit Services provide bus services to/from most areas in Clark County. Routes nos.108 and 109 serve the airport and run to central Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip. A number of shuttle services also serve the airport.
All transport options leave from outside baggage reclaim.
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There are several parking options at the airport, including short- and long-term parking and uncovered parking lots available at Terminals 1 and 2. Remote parking facilities served by free shuttle bus are also available during peak hours. For further assistance, contact the parking office (tel: 702 261 5122). Valet parking is available.
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Money and communications: A bank, a bureau de change, ATMs and a post office are all available.
Eating and drinking: Numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bars, cocktail lounges, fast-food outlets and snack bars are located throughout the airport.
Shopping: Shops and slot machines are available in all terminals. There are also duty-free shops in Terminal 2.
Luggage: Lockers are not currently available at the airport. A lost property office is located in Terminal 1 (tel: 702 261 5134).
Other facilities: These include a first aid clinic, medical and fitness centers, a children’s play area, massage and an aviation museum.
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There are no hotels on-site at the airport. Hotels on or off the Strip include Caesar’s Palace (tel: 702 731 7110), Flamingo Hilton (tel: 702 733 3111), Bellagio (tel: 702 693 7111), Aladdin (tel: 702 785 5555), New York-New York (tel: 702 740 6969), Mandalay Bay (tel: 702 632 7777), MGM Grand (tel: 702 891 1111) and Marriott Suites (tel: 702 650 2000). Check-in services for MGM Grand and New York-New York hotel and casino guests are available in Terminal 1 level 1 baggage reclaim. These hotels also offer hotel-airport luggage transfer and shuttle service for an additional charge.
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TDD phones for hearing-impaired travelers are provided in both terminals. A TDD information line is available (tel: 702 261 3111). Wheelchairs can be provided (tel: 702 261 5475 or use a courtesy phone and dial 5475); passengers should allow 15 minutes for their wheelchair to arrive. The airport is fully accessible, with disabled toilets in both terminals.
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Translation services are available from the information booth staff. There is a VIP lounge in Terminal 2 for business-class passengers of various airlines. There are ample opportunities for business and conference facilities at the many hotels on the nearby Strip.
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