- The plans to build a second airport near Las Vegas have just achieved a major milestone.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Bureau of Land Management will prepare an environmental impact report, which is the first step to approving any new commercial airport.
- The statement will assess how the new airport could affect the local environment. This includes desert tortoises, rare wildflowers and other species.
Las Vegas may soon have a new airport.
Plans to build a new airport in the Las Vegas A major step has been taken by the metropolitan area. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued an announcement on May 19 that they intend to prepare a environmental impact statement for Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport, located in the Ivanpah Valley between the small towns of Jean & Primm.
In the federal approval process, the first step is to prepare an environmental impact assessment. Local officials have called the beginning of the review “a major milestone” for the airport’s future.
Rosemary Vassiliadis is the Clark County Director of Aviation. She said, “This step will help us address the growing demand for air travel within one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.” said in a statement obtained by Travel + Leisure.
The new airport is expected to have two terminal buildings and two runways. The proposed site, which is located about 23 miles south of the Las Vegas strip, could accommodate both domestic flights and international flights.
The project to build a new airport in Las Vegas has been underway for over 25 years. However, the urgency of the project is now increasing. Passenger numbers at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport According to the Clark County Department of Aviation, (LAS) is expected to reach its full capacity of between 63 and 65 million passengers per year by 2030.
Vassiliadis noted that “as a second airport for commercial flights, SNSA will provide much-needed capacity. It will improve service reliability and ensure Southern Nevada remains a world-class destination for both business and tourism.”
Las Vegas, with its luxurious resorts and casinos, as well as a vibrant nightlife, is always a hit among travelers. In recent years, the city has grown even more popular with visitors thanks to new attractions and events such as the Las Vegas Grand Prix You can also read about the immersive concert venueThe Sphere is scheduled to open in September of 2023.
In order to complete the approval process for the airport, the FAA and BLM will hold three public meetings on July 15 to discuss the environmental impact that the new airport could have in the area. The local newspaper reported that there was one issue. The Nevada CurrentIt is important to determine whether the airport threatens endangered species, including the desert turtle and the rare white striped beardtongue.
Participants can register online for the first virtual meeting on July 29. project’s website. Two in-person meeting are scheduled The event will take place at the East Las Vegas Library on July 30, and at Primm Valley Resorts on July 31,
