Las Vegas is a happening tourist destination. McCarran International Airport (LAS) welcomed 45 million passengers to the city in 2015, the third highest passenger count in the airport’s history, according to the Clark County Department of Aviation.
The department reports that this represents a 5.8 percent increase over 2014, which saw 42.9 million passengers pass through LAS. December 2015 was particularly popular. Approximately 3.7 million passengers came through the airport that month; an 8.9 percent increase compared to December 2014.
LAS, which has been open for 67 years, experienced its peak passenger traffic in 2007 when a record 48 million travelers passed through it.
Domestic travel was particularly strong in 2015. Frontier Airlines more than doubled its passenger count at LAS. Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Virgin America also experienced double-digit increases.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) couldn’t be happier about the interest in the destination. “Las Vegas couldn’t have reached this achievement without the support of our resort partners and the dedicated workers who make the Las Vegas experience what it is,” said Rossi Ralenkotter, president/CEO of LVCVA. “Whether a first-time visitor or a returning Las Vegas enthusiast, the destination continues to astonish travelers from all over the world with luxury resort experiences, world-class dining and exciting entertainment.”
