Getting Started at Harry Reid International

At Harry Reid International Airport, we are committed to helping new airlines launch successful operations. This handbook provides a streamlined process to guide you through the necessary steps for starting new air service. Whether you’re an international carrier or launching a domestic route, this guide ensures you have the tools and support needed for a smooth takeoff.

Step 1 – Submit a Start-Up Notification Letter

To initiate service, airlines must submit a formal Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Airport Business Office. This letter should include:

• Airline name, contact details, and corporate information

• Proposed start date and route details (domestic or international)

• Fleet mix and operational requirements

• Space and gate requirements

• Ground handling and service provider preferences

Step 2 – Select a Contractual Option

Airlines must determine the appropriate contractual framework for their operations at LAS. Available options include:

• Signatory Airline Agreement – Long-term lease with signatory status and cost benefits.

• Non-Signatory Operating Permit – Short-term lease with flexible terms.

• County Ordinance Operation – Utilizing an approved ground handler who manages fees on the airline’s behalf.

Contractual Options at LAS

Step 3 – Choose Ground Handling & Service Providers

All new carriers must select an approved ground handling company to manage essential services like baggage handling, fueling, and aircraft maintenance. International carriers must contract with an authorized provider.

• List of Approved Domestic Aviation Support Providers

• List of Approved International Aviation Support Providers

Step 4 – Operational Planning & Requirements

Prior to launch, airlines must submit necessary documentation, including:

• Digital logos for airport signage

• Business license and insurance certificates

• Customs and Border Protection approvals for international flights

• Compliance with baggage and terminal operations requirements

International Air Service Incentive Program

Discover how Harry Reid International Airport partners with airlines to expand international connectivity. Our incentive program offers strategic support to carriers launching new nonstop routes, helping strengthen Las Vegas’s position as a premier global destination.

International Air Service Incentive Program (IASIP)

Resources, Forms, and Rules & Regulations

• Airport Rules & Regulations

• Airline Rates & Charges (pdf)

• Airside Operations

• Digital Logo File Requirements (pdf)

• Clark County Business License

• Charter Ground Handling Notification Form

• Certificate of Insurance Sample Form (pdf)

• Letter of Credit Sample Form (pdf)

• Airline Activity and Landing Report Sample Form (pdf)

• Disclosure of Ownership/Principals Form (pdf)

• Ticket Counter / Queue Change Request Form (pdf)

REQUIREMENTS AFTER START-UP

Schedule Requirements: Every thirty (30) days after start-up, each airline will be required to submit its flight schedule for the next ninety (90) day period in an electronic format.  Harry Reid Airport currently requires the schedule formatted as a SSIM file.  Schedules must be submitted to lasairskd@lasairport.com. 

Monthly Activity Reports: After start-up, each Airline serving Las Vegas is required to submit a report of its activities at Harry Reid Airport on or before the fifteenth day of each month for the preceding month’s activities together with a check in payment of all activity-based fees. Such reports must be on forms prescribed by the DOA and emailed to activityreports@lasairport.com.

• Airline Activity and Landing Report Sample Form

Passenger Facility Charge:  Monthly payment of Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) is required.  PFCs shall be collected and paid by the airline, and the Director of Aviation shall enforce the collection and remittance to the County. 

Visit http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=16214 for current Clark County Code, Title 20, PFC requirements for Harry Reid International Airport.

Airport Rules and Directives: Obtain and review the Airport Rules and Regulations and Operating Directives. 

Badging: Airport Badging/Fingerprinting Office hours are between 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last appointment at 4:40 p.m.), Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.  Badging Class will run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (no class Friday) 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Signatory Class will be held every Friday at 10:00 a.m. Schedule a Badge Office Appointment (QLess)

Fuel Farm Consortium: Harry Reid Airport has an agreement with LASFuel Corporation, to operate the fuel farm and hydrant fueling system for the airline fueling consortium operators at Harry Reid Airport.  All fuel storage arrangements must be made through LASFuel Corporation.

LASFuel Corporation includes most of the airlines operating at LAS, and it leases the jet fuel facilities, which are managed by Swissport Fueling on behalf of LASFuel. Membership is open to all qualified carriers under the following requirements:

Requirements for Becoming a Contracting Airline:

1. Approval by the Department of Aviation (DOA) to operate at the airport.

2. Submission of an estimated fuel usage (Gallonage) statement to the Fuel Committee for the 12 months following the requested start date.

3. Execution of the Interline Agreement (current version), including signing and submitting a counterpart to the Fuel Committee.

4. Payment of a deposit to establish a Reserve Account, as determined by the formula in Subparagraph 9.01(h).

5. Share Purchase to become a Shareholder in the Corporation, at a price set by the Board.

Admission Procedure: Any airline wishing to join as a Contracting Airline can submit a request, along with the required materials listed above, to the Chairperson of the Fuel Committee. If the submission is compliant with the Interline Agreement, the Chairperson will provide the airline with the necessary documents, including the Interline Agreement (current version), purchase price of a share, entry fee, required Reserve Account deposit, and any additional paperwork. Once all documents are signed and fees paid, the airline will have the same rights and responsibilities as other Contracting Airlines under the Interline Agreement.

Ron Crowl General Manager, LASFUEL Corporation Facilities Phone: (703) 638-9727 Email: ronald.crowl@swissport.com

Ruvim Katan Chair, LASFUEL Corporation Phone: (214) 792-4113 Email: ruvim.katan@wnco.com

Parking:  Parking for Airline employees is available. Airline is responsible for all employee parking.  The DOA provides and maintains all parking facilities located at Harry Reid Airport.

Airline Station Manager Meeting and Airport Operators Council (AOC): Harry Reid Airport has regular meetings scheduled monthly for airline Station Managers and AOC members. For a copy of the current meeting schedule, please contact the Aviation Affairs Division. 

Common Use Equipment: Harry Reid Airport is 100% Common Use, which allows for more efficient utilization of our terminal facilities. The Aviation Affairs Division will be your first point of contact for assistance with coordinating your needs for the following:  

• Gates

• Ticket Counters

• Operations Space

• Computers, Kiosks, and Baggage Handling Systems

• Network and Communications