McCarran airport in Las Vegas sees busiest month ever in May

Posted June 27, 2019 9:54 am.

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LAS VEGAS — McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas had its busiest month ever in May.

McCarran spokeswoman Christine Crews says nearly 4.6 million people arrived or departed from the airport last month.

That’s about 7 % higher than April and 5% up from May 2018.

About 20.8 million people have passed through McCarran so far this year.

The Associated Press

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