Soaring Statistics: Analyzing Air Traffic During Super Bowl LVIII

Traffic in and out of Las Vegas airports

The Super Bowl is not just a high-stakes game on the field; it also significantly impacts air travel, especially in a city like Las Vegas, known for its vibrant entertainment and tourism industry. In this blog post, we delve into the statistics surrounding the air traffic at various airports in Las Vegas during the Super Bowl week, shedding light on the remarkable growth and notable trends.

Las Vegas - Harry Reid International Airport (LAS/KLAS) – General Overview

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Between February 7 and February 12, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS/KLAS) witnessed a substantial surge, with 1684 flights registered. This reflects a growth of 14.48% compared to the same period the previous year. On the specific Super Bowl Sunday, 1353 flights were recorded, a slight decrease from the 1367 flights observed the week before.

North Las Vegas (VGT/KVGT) – Noteworthy Growth

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Another significant player in the increased air traffic is the North Las Vegas Airport (VGT/KVGT). From February 7 to February 12, the period saw a staggering 33.17% growth, with 265 flights registered. Comparatively, the previous week had 113 flights, while this Super Bowl Sunday experienced a notable spike with 144 flights.

Las Vegas (HSH/KHND) - Henderson Executive Airport – Surging Ahead

Las Vegas Henderson Executive Airport (HSH/KHND) witnessed an impressive growth of approximately 75.64%, registering 274 flights during the Super Bowl week.

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North Las Vegas Airport – Top Destinations

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The busiest destinations from North Las Vegas Airport during this period were:

1. Jean (KOL7) with an average of 55.7 movements per week (10.6%)
2. Las Vegas (LAS/KLAS) with 50.3 movements per week (9.5%)
3. Mesquite (MFH/67L) with 18.2 movements per week (3.4%)

Las Vegas - Harry Reid International Airport – Busiest Routes

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The top routes from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport were:

1. Denver (DEN/KDEN) with 355.0 average movements per week (3.6%)
2. Phoenix (PHX/HPHX) with 326.8 average movements per week (3.3%)
3. San Diego (SAN/KSAN) with 296.7 average movements per week (3.0%)

Las Vegas Henderson Executive Airport – Route Heatmap

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The most frequented routes from Las Vegas Henderson Executive Airport were:

1. Jean (KOL7) with 43.3 movements (6.0%)
2. Van Nuys (VNY/KVNY) with 39.4 movements (5.5%)
3. Santa Ana (SNA/KSNA) with 32.2 movements (4.5%)

Las Vegas – Harry Reid International Airport - Most Active Airlines & Aircraft Class

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The airlines with the highest average daily flights at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport were:

1. Southwest Airlines: 432 average daily flights
2. Spirit Airlines (NK/NKS): 126 average daily flights
3. Delta Air Lines (DL/DAL): 88 average daily flights

Las Vegas Henderson Executive Airport – Most Active Airlines:

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Finally, at Las Vegas Henderson Executive Airport, the leading airlines by average daily flights were:

1. NetJets Aviation (1L/EJA): 25 average daily flights
2. Jet Edge (EDG): 2 average daily flights
3. FlexJet (LJX): 2 average daily flights

Super Bowl Jet Frenzy: Business Jets in the Spotlight

The Super Bowl 2024 air traffic display featured a significant addition with around 1231 business jets, underscoring the enormity of the event. A total of 643 business jets landed a day prior to the spectacle, and 508 departed from Las Vegas Airports after the Super Bowl. For more detailed statistics and tracking information, visit RadarBox Statistics by clicking here.