News Summary
The Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport project is progressing with the environmental review process and public meetings aimed at gathering community input. Local officials stress the need for a second airport to manage increasing air traffic demand in the Las Vegas Valley. The project focuses on a site near Jean, which is intended to alleviate congestion at the Harry Reid International Airport, and is seen as crucial for the region’s transportation infrastructure.
Las Vegas, NV – The Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport project is moving forward with the initiation of the environmental review process and upcoming public meetings, marking a significant milestone in the development of a second major airport in the region. Local officials have long highlighted the necessity for additional airfield capacity to accommodate the growing commercial and general aviation needs in the Las Vegas Valley.
The proposed site for the new airport is strategically located between Las Vegas and the Nevada state line near Jean. The airport aims to enhance air traffic capabilities, which are currently strained at Harry Reid International Airport. Given the substantial growth in travel demand anticipated over the next decade, this development has been viewed as vital for the region.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Clark County Department of Aviation and the Bureau of Land Management, will host two public meetings to solicit community input regarding the draft of the environmental impact statement associated with the project. These meetings are vital for ensuring that local residents can voice their opinions and concerns about the airport’s planned development.
Upcoming public meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Wednesday, July 29, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Online meeting
- Tuesday, July 30, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – In-person meeting at the East Las Vegas Library
- Wednesday, July 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – In-person meeting at the Primm Valley Casino Resorts Ballroom
During these meetings, community members will have the opportunity to provide public comments on the proposed airport project, which will later be addressed by the FAA in their final environmental statement. Details regarding the methods for submitting comments will be provided later in the year.
The environmental study will focus on a 5,752-acre tract of land east of Interstate 15, between Jean and Primm. This area is not only designated for airport facilities, including two planned runways and a terminal building, but will also encompass land for flood mitigation infrastructure and noise compatibility areas.
Fundamentally, the need for a second airport in Southern Nevada has been evident since the original proposal was made in 2006. Factors prompting this proposal included rising concerns over air capacity at Harry Reid International Airport. However, the environmental review process faced delays due to the economic repercussions of the Great Recession. Following a recovery and improvements in economic conditions post-COVID-19, the FAA reinstated the environmental review process in 2023.
Once completed, the new Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport is not expected to welcome its first flights until 2037. As part of the planning and review stages, careful consideration is being given to environmental factors, including the potential impact on endangered species such as the desert tortoise and the white-margined penstemon.
Over two decades since discussions about the airport began, local leaders remain committed to seeing the project through to completion, emphasizing the long-term benefits it will bring to the region’s infrastructure and air travel capacity. The environmental review process marks a critical step forward, allowing for input from the community and collaboration among federal agencies leading to the ultimate realization of a second major airport in Southern Nevada.
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Additional Resources
- 8 News Now
- Wikipedia: Las Vegas International Airport
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Google Search: Las Vegas Airport news
- KTNV
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Transportation
- Fox 5 Vegas
- Google News: Southern Nevada Airport project
