Las Vegas' convention and entertainment industries, together with unparalleled outdoor recreation, have stimulated phenomenal growth in Southern Nevada. Today, nearly half of all Las Vegas visitors arrive by air via McCarran International Airport, making it a major driving force in the Southern Nevada economy and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world. Income derived from aviation activity generates significant economic benefits estimated at 25 billion dollars a year. In addition to these tangible benefits, McCarran is a valuable community asset that links Southern Nevada to the national air transportation system and brings the world to Las Vegas.

In a city that thrives on tourism, it's become increasingly important to provide travelers a positive a first and last impression of Las Vegas by achieving that delicate balance between security and customer service. Whether busy meeting the needs of today's traveler, or preparing for tomorrow's, the Department of Aviation is proud of its ongoing efforts achieve that objective by building and maintaining state-of-the-art facilities, maximizing existing resources, and capitalizing on new and innovative technology.