Published on: January 31, 2026, 12:22h.
Updated on: January 30, 2026, 01:23h.
- Harry Reid International Airport experienced close to 55 million ticketed passengers in 2025
- The year’s passenger total marks the airport’s third-highest performance to date
- Nevertheless, 2025 saw a notable drop from the figures recorded in 2024
Harry Reid International Airport, the primary transportation hub for Las Vegas, facilitated nearly 55 million passengers last year.
Although the official count of 54,986,334 ticketed passengers at Harry Reid International Airport secured the third-best year ever, it represented a 5.9% decrease from 2024, which accounted for about 3.46 million fewer travelers across the airport’s two terminals.
This reduction followed two consecutive years of record-high passenger traffic, with 2024 witnessing a peak of 58.44 million travelers.
“After two record-breaking years, Harry Reid International Airport welcomed nearly 55 million travelers in 2025 — marking the third-highest annual total in its history. This figure highlights Las Vegas’ lasting stature as a premier destination for entertainment, business, and special events,” the airport stated in their report.
“In spite of broad challenges facing the aviation sector, the airport successfully navigated a federal government shutdown and established itself as a national leader in providing support to federal employees through a food and essentials pantry,” the statement elaborated. Moreover, the airport committed to improving passenger experiences throughout the year.
Turbulence for Las Vegas
Tourism in Las Vegas faced hurdles in 2025. The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) disclosed earlier this week that the number of visitors dropped by 7.5% over the year, translating to a decline of over 3.12 million visitors.
This downturn in tourism contributed to stagnant gaming revenues on the Las Vegas Strip, with gross gaming revenue rising minimally by 0.03% to around $8.81 billion.
However, airport traffic faired relatively better; LAS officials retain optimism for the coming year.
“Looking ahead to an even busier future, 2025 reinforces Las Vegas’s reputation as a premier travel nexus, linking millions to the thrill of being in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World,” the airport concluded in their release.
Southwest Airlines remained the dominant carrier at LAS, facilitating 21.8 million passengers, while Delta Airlines followed as a distant second with 5.2 million travelers.
Not Everyone Stays in Las Vegas
The LAS statistics do not capture layovers since a passenger is classified as arriving or departing only after going through security.
Nonetheless, all international arrivals are included in the statistics, as these travelers are required to pass through customs and immigration, regardless of whether Las Vegas is their final destination. For international passengers connecting through Las Vegas to a different U.S. city, their flights are still counted as official LAS arrivals, and the same applies to departing international layovers.
International flight activity at Harry Reid is not particularly robust, with foreign arrivals and departures totaling 3.42 million passengers, a decrease of 7.4% compared to the previous year.