NBAA-BACE 2017 Las Vegas

NBAA-BACE 2017 Las Vegas: One of the world’s largest gatherings of aviation industry professionals gets underway in Las Vegas from October 10-12. An estimated 27,000 aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, and their clients will visit the Nevada city to talk business over the course of the three-day event. Here’s the information you need to make your mission to Las Vegas a success. 

McCarran International Airport

• IATA Code: LAS
• ICAO Code: KLAS
• Latitude/Longitude: N36-04.8 / W 115-09.1
• Elevation: 2181 feet / 685m
• Fuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS
• Time Zone: UTC -7 (until Nov 5, then UTC +8)

Operational Information 

Private and Non-Scheduled Commercial category flights: 

• TSA Waiver required if domestic flights are planned or possible
• TSA waiver not required if operating to international airports only e.g. EGSS-KTEB-EGSS
• TSA Waiver also not required if aircraft’s MTOW is less than 100,309lbs
• All operations must have confirmed handling and parking, CBP must be notified in advance and a full APIS crew and pax manifest filed in advance of aircraft’s arrival
• If aircraft is carrying Head of State or high-ranking government officials, U.S. Department of State approval is required
• Note: Due to limited ramp space, aircraft will not be moved to the terminal ramp for departure but will depart from its parking position

Other permit considerations:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Route Authorization for landing and overflying is required for aircraft registered in China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, and Syria
• Border Overflight Exemption is required when flying from Southern Americas region to a destination within the USA or Canada
• Permit to Proceed is required for commercial category ops when operating domestic sectors – relates to cabotage concerns

Parking restrictions: 

• During special events, parking will be limited due to airport congestion
• Suitable alternates are Reno KRNO and Ontario KONT

NOTAM: Currently, there is nothing significant in effect.

Fuel service: 

• Expect fuel uplifts provided via fuel truck/tanker
• Hydrant stands also available but mainly only on the commercial apron

Baggage Clearance:

• Security screening is mandatory for all international arrivals
• Screening on departure is at the discretion of local CBP authorities but usually occurs
• Security screening on domestic sectors is generally not required although random checks are known to occur

Airport Embarkation Tax:

Usually, the airport taxes imposed are included in the final aircraft handling bill. Expect to pay at most airports in the region of US$18 per person which is charged separately for each arrival and departure.

Ground Transport

Bus/taxi/car rental availability: There are good options for public transport and taxis with many car rental companies also available.

Accommodation

Close to the airport:

• Marriott Courtyard Las Vegas South
• Best Western McCarran Inn
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Airport
• ARIA Resort & Casino
• Four Seasons Las Vegas
• Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
• Doubletree Club Las Vegas Airport
• Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas South
• Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas South
• The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
• MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

For more information on NBAA-BACE 2017 Las Vegas, visit https://www.nbaa.org/events/bace/2017/  

For support with your operations to NBAA-BACE 2017 Las Vegas, contact hou@uas.aero