
Harry Reid International Airport: Las Vegas likely to rename air hub in honor of former senator
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The aerial gateway to Sin City may soon go by a new name, as McCarran International Airport will likely be rechristened to honor former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada.
The Clark County Commission approved the move with a unanimous vote on Tuesday, directing staff to file a name change request with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The resolution answers longtime calls to rename the transit hub. Las Vegas’ busiest airport was originally named for Nevada Sen. Patrick McCarran in 1948. McCarran was a major advocate for aviation and critical force in shaping air travel; however, historians have criticized McCarran’s legacy as one tinged with "racism, xenophobia and antisemitism."More Related News