Accessibility
Las Vegas (LAS) Airport Accessibility & Wheelchair Services
Wheelchair assistance at Harry Reid International Airport is provided free by your airline — request it at booking for best results. For security screening help, call TSA Cares at 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before travel to have a Passenger Support Specialist waiting at the checkpoint. Family lanes, service animal relief areas, and sensory rooms are covered below.
Airline-provided service
Wheelchair assistance
Request at booking or at your airline's check-in counter; both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 have curbside wheelchair assistance available at all hours.
Tip: request at booking rather than at the airport — airline wheelchair assistants are in higher demand at peak times and early requests are filled first.
TSA Cares
Free security screening assistance
TSA Cares is a free helpline and on-site assistance program for travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, or other circumstances that may affect the security screening process.
How to use: Call 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before travel. A Passenger Support Specialist will meet you at the LAS security checkpoint and guide you through screening at no charge.
A Passenger Support Specialist will meet you at the checkpoint. Call 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before travel and specify Terminal 1 or Terminal 3.
Security lanes
LAS does not have a permanently signed dedicated family lane at all checkpoints. Ask any TSA agent at the checkpoint for assistance — agents are trained to help travelers with special needs and can route you around standard queue lines.
Service animal relief areas
Before security at all curbside areas in both terminals; after security, service animal relief areas are on the concourse level in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 — ask any LAS staff member for the nearest location.
Note: service animals are permitted throughout all airport areas without restriction. Emotional support animals follow individual airline policies — check with your carrier before travel.
Quiet and sensory room
LAS does not currently have a confirmed public sensory room. Contact Harry Reid Airport Guest Services (702-261-5211) for quiet space availability; the airport chapel in Terminal 1 may be used as a quiet retreat.
Wheelchair and mobility device rentals
Available from Guest Services in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 and at baggage claim.
Motorized scooters and power wheelchairs are generally available from airlines for gate-to-gate use; contact your carrier directly if you need a motorized device beyond a standard transport chair.
Pro Tip
Las Vegas is one of the busiest airports in the US and security queues can be extremely long — TSA Cares passengers are escorted to the front of the screening process regardless of queue length, making the advance call especially valuable at LAS.
Frequently asked questions
Is wheelchair assistance free at LAS airport?
Yes — wheelchair assistance at LAS is provided free of charge by your airline or their contracted ground handler. Request it at booking or check-in. The airline arranges and covers the cost; no tipping is required, though it is appreciated.
How do I contact TSA Cares before my flight from LAS?
Call TSA Cares at 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before your flight. The helpline is open weekdays 8 a.m.–11 p.m. ET and weekends/holidays 9 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. You can also submit a request online at tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares. A Passenger Support Specialist will meet you at the LAS security checkpoint at no cost.
Does LAS airport have a family security lane?
Harry Reid International Airport does not have a permanently signed dedicated family lane at all checkpoints, but TSA officers are trained to accommodate travelers who need extra time. Ask any TSA officer at the checkpoint for assistance; agents are trained to support travelers with disabilities and can route you around standard queue lines.
Where is the service animal relief area at LAS airport?
Before security at all curbside areas in both terminals; after security, service animal relief areas are on the concourse level in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 — ask any LAS staff member for the nearest location. Service animals are permitted throughout all airport areas without restriction. Emotional support animals follow your individual airline's policies.
See also: LAS TSA PreCheck lanes · Flying with disabilities guide · LAS security tips
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