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LAS VEGAS...
Relocation Guide
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION

AIR TRANSPORTATION To help meet the growing demand for aviation Boulder City Municipal Airport
Las Vegas’ convention, tourism, and facilities and services in Southern Nevada, 1201 Airport Rd., BC • 293-9405
entertainment industries, together with the Clark County Department of Aviation Boulder City Municipal Airport has two
unparalleled outdoor recreation, have invested more than $30 million in Henderson runways, plus one shorter runway to
stimulated phenomenal growth in Executive Airport to create a premier accommodate glider traffi c. Two Grand
Southern Nevada. corporate aviation facility and an attractive, Canyon tour operators are based here, as well
convenient and economical alternative to as a fl ight school. There are approximately
Today, nearly half of all Las Vegas visitors McCarran International Airport. The facilities 55 private planes. Eighty more hangars are
arrive by air, via McCarran International at HND are tailored to the discriminating now under construction.
Airport, making it a major driving force in the general aviation pilot and corporate client. As
Southern Nevada economy and one of the a primary reliever airport to busy McCarran, Jean Sport Aviation Center
busiest airports in the world. Income derived HND provides all the necessary services and 1400 Executive Airport Dr., Suite B, HD
from aviation activity generates signifi cant amenities to make your trip pleasant and (702) 261-4800
economic benefi ts estimated at 25 billion convenient. www.mccarran.com/GeneralAviation/jean
dollars a year. In addition to these tangible Directly adjacent to the Gold Strike Hotel &
benefi ts, McCarran is a valuable community The airfi eld has the capacity and runway length Casino, Jean Airport has two runways, primarily
asset that links Southern Nevada to the to meet the needs of virtually all general aviation employed in skydiving, glider, and acrobatic
national air transportation system and brings aircraft, saving precious time and money for activities. There is also a paved ramp for 50
the world to Las Vegas. those choosing HND. A beautifully appointed aircraft as well as a 6,000-square-foot special
terminal building opened on June 13, 2006, events building. The airport is located 20 miles
In a city that thrives on tourism, it’s become providing a seamless transition between aircraft
increasingly important to provide travelers and ground transportation. A new standalone south of Las Vegas on I-15.
a positive fi rst and last impression of Las air traffi c control tower and 95 new private Overton-Perkins Field
Vegas by achieving that delicate balance aircraft storage hangars have also been placed 1110 Airport Road • Overton, NV 89040
between security and customer service. into service. (702) 397-9617
Whether busy meeting the needs of today’s www.nlva@mccarran.com
traveler, or preparing for tomorrow’s, the “Over time, more and more aircrafts, cars Originally established in 1947, the airport
Department of Aviation is proud of it’s and travelers have battled for space within was built to provide an emergency landing
ongoing efforts to achieve that objective an airport whose initial developers never area for aircraft departing Nellis Air Force
by building and maintaining state-of- envisioned a time when more than 40 million Base. Perkins Field is named for two local
the-art facilities, maximizing existing passengers would become an annual norm. young men, Woodruff and Elwood Perkins,
resources, and capitalizing on new and With 1.9 million square feet divided over who were killed in World Wars I and II,
innovative technology. three levels, McCarran’s new terminal, T3,
is a massive facility. Its spacious eight-mile respectively.
McCarran International Airport roadway system was designed to effi ciently Sporting a 4,800-foot, uncontrolled, paved
5757 Wayne Newton Blvd. • (702) 261-5211 move motor vehicles in and out while an eight runway, with a pilot-activated runway lighting
www.mccarran.com story, 6,000-space garage will fulfi ll parking system, Perkins Field is located approximately
To meet the demands of Southern Nevada’s needs for decades. To increase effi ciency 70 miles northeast of Las Vegas, just minutes
growth, in terms of both local residents and the and reduce waiting times, travelers at T3 will from Lake Mead’s Overton Beach in the
Valley’s visitors, the Clark County Department also enjoy some of the airline industry’s latest picturesque Moapa Valley. Ancient Anasazi
of Aviation (CCDOA) has plans to increase technologies such as self-boarding equipment and ruins are easily accessible at the nearby Lost
the size and capacity of its existing McCarran self-service baggage tagging to ease the check- City Museum and the Valley of Fire State Park
Airport facilities and develop an entirely new in process for participating air carriers. These is located just a short drive away.
supplemental airport facility. In calendar improved measures will support added growth
year 2011, McCarran International Airport within Southern Nevada’s tourism industry.” Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport
handled over 41 million passengers. This puts North Las Vegas Airport 2550 Laughlin View Dr., AZ
McCarran in the top 5 busiest airports in the 2730 Airport Dr., Ste 101, NLV • (702) 261-3800 (928) 754-2134
United States. www.bullheadcity.com/tourism/airport.asp
Located less than six miles from Downtown The airport services commercial (Mesa Air),
Henderson Executive Airport and the Las Vegas Strip, North Las Vegas charter (Sun Country, Sun West International,
3500 Executive Terminal Drive Airport is an ideal alternative to busy and Air Grand Canyon), general, military
Henderson, NV 89052 • (702) 261-4800 McCarran International with fi rst-class and corporate air traffi c as well as the Sheble
www.mccar ran.com/GeneralAviation/ facilities tailored to meet the needs of the Flight School. The terminal houses a snack
henderson general aviation pilot. bar, a gift shop, and three car rental agencies.

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