Posted on: January 31, 2026, 12:22h.
Last updated on: January 30, 2026, 01:23h.
- Harry Reid International Airport welcomed almost 55 million ticketed passengers in 2025
- The 2025 passenger count was the airport’s third-best year on record
- The 2025 numbers, however, represent a significant decline from 2024
Harry Reid International Airport, the main air hub of Las Vegas, served almost 55 million arriving and departing passengers last year.
Though the official LAS traffic tally of 54,986,334 ticketed passengers making their way through Harry Reid International represented the third-best year on record, the 2025 traffic marked a 5.9% decline from 2024. The year-over-year net loss equated to about 3.46 million fewer passengers through LAS’ two passenger terminals.
The slowdown in 2025 followed two record-setting years, during which passenger counts climbed to 58.44 million in 2024.
Following two record-setting years, Harry Reid International Airport served nearly 55 million passengers in 2025 — the third-highest annual total in the airport’s history. This achievement underscores Las Vegas’ enduring appeal as a world-class destination for leisure, business, and special events,” the airport said of the report.
“Despite aviation industry-wide challenges, the airport maintained seamless operations during a federal government shutdown and became a national leader in supporting federal workers with a donated food and essentials pantry,” the statistics release continued. The airport added that LAS continued to focus on enhancing the passenger experience throughout the year.
Las Vegas Turbulence
Las Vegas tourism suffered in 2025. The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reported earlier this week that visitor volume was down 7.5% for the year, a net loss of more than 3.12 million guests.
The tourism decline led to stagnant gaming on the Las Vegas Strip. Gross gaming revenue was up a trivial 0.03% to approximately $8.81 billion.
Traffic wasn’t quite as bad at the airport. LAS officials are optimistic about the year ahead.
“As the city looks ahead to even busier years, 2025 stands as a testament to Las Vegas’s status as a top travel hub, connecting millions to the excitement of the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World,” the airport release concluded.
Southwest remained LAS’ top airline, accounting for 21.8 million passengers. Delta was a distant second at 5.2 million passengers.
Not All Stay in Las Vegas
The LAS numbers do not include layovers, as an arriving or departing passenger is considered one who goes through security.
However, all international arrivals count, as they must go through the customs/immigration process upon arrival, regardless of whether Las Vegas is their final destination. For international travelers connecting through Las Vegas to another domestic city, their flights still count as an official LAS arrival. The same goes for departing international layovers through Las Vegas.
International traffic at Harry Reid isn’t overly robust. Foreign arriving and departing flights accounted for 3.42 million passengers, down 7.4% from the prior year.
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