Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Las Vegas, NV at 2,181 ft. KLAS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (01L, 01R, 08L, 08R), longest 14,835 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLAS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLAS 130356Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 35/08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP070 T03500078
What changed at KLAS?
Since the 0256Z (7:56 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 12 to 6 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KLAS
KLAS is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08L, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,200 ft (field elevation 2,181 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
LAS ATIS INFO J 0356Z. 21006KT 10SM CLR 35/08 A2983 (TWO NINER EIGHT THREE). VISUAL APPROACHES IN USE. LANDING RWYS 26L AND 19R. DEPG RWYS 26R, 19R AND 19L. SIMUL APCHS TO CROSSING AND PARALLEL RUNWAYS IN USE, CONVERGING RUNWAY OPERATIONS IN EFFECT. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. CHECK DENSITY ALTITUDE. NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT. CD COMBINED ON 121.1, GC COMBINED ON 121.1, HELICOPTOR CONTROL OPEN ON 118.75. HELICOPTERS OVER THE STRIP AT 3000. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO J.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLAS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19LFAV | 9,769 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 19R | 9,770 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 26L | 10,526 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 26R | 14,835 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 08L | 14,835 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 08R | 10,526 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 01L | 9,770 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 01R | 9,769 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLAS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, NV: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLAS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLAS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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VGT UUA /OV LAS33108/TM 0026/FL029/TP BE35/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS SHORT FINAL RWY 12R
VGT UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV LAS33108Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL029Altitude: 2,900 ft MSL.TP BE35Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTS SHORT FINA…Remarks.Show raw report
LAS UA /OV KLAS/TM 2248/FLDURD/TP GLF5/RM LLWS +/- 15KTS
LAS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLASLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2248Reported at 22:48 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KTSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLAS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLAS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 19L/19R
- 79%
- 26L/26R
- 10%
- 08L/08R
- 8%
- 01L/01R
- 3%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0245Z (7:45 PM PDT)
TAF KLAS 130245Z 1303/1406 22010G20KT P6SM FEW250 FM131600 22015G25KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KLAS
- IATA
- LAS
- FAA LID
- LAS
- City
- Las Vegas
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,181 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.0834, -115.1518
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 14,835 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 132.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 38m
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Historical Flying Weather at KLAS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLAS reported VFR conditions during about 99.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 361 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 14.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Feb | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 98.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 6.1 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 7.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLAS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, NV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLAS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLAS?+
KLAS has 8 runways: 01L, 01R, 08L, 08R, 19L, 19R, 26L, 26R; the longest is 14,835 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLAS report its own weather?+
Yes. Harry Reid International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLAS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLAS broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KLAS publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KLAS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Harry Reid International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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