The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 gets underway from November 20–22.

Attracting a large volume of air traffic, the event will see special management and parking initiatives introduced to handle the extra volume the race will generate for local airports.

The heaviest demand period is expected to be on Sunday, November 23, as the race concludes, but there will be more arriving traffic throughout the week prior to the race.

Parking

Parking PPR (Prior Permission Required) reservations will be required, including for drop-and-go flights, between November 18 and November 25 at the following airports:

Exemptions

Regularly scheduled air carriers and air taxi operations, including flights operating under Title 14, Chapter II, Subchapter D, Part 380, which covers Essential Air Service under the SCASDP (Small Community Air Service Development Program), are exempt.

Departure Slot Reservations

From November 23 at 0800z until November 24 at 0800z, departure slots also need to be reserved so that outbound flow can be managed following the end of the race on November 22.

Potential Flow Programs

During the week before the event and the days immediately following, volume will be monitored at the nearby airports with metering delays, surface congestion, and periods of airborne holding to be expected at a minimum.

As demand and weather conditions influence throughput rates, Ground Stops, GDPs (Ground Delay Programs), and/or AFPs (Airspace Flow Programs) may be used to manage volume into the individual airports or the entire airspace.

Operators are advised to arrive early in the day and week to minimize delays.

Routing

Preferred departure and arrival routing will be in effect for the following airports:

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Henderson Executive Airport (HND)
North Las Vegas Airport (VGT)

Operators are advised to file according to the routes published in the FAA Domestic Notice to avoid delays.

Since weather, staffing, and volume often play a role in the viability of these routes, operators can monitor the FAA Current Reroutes page for any changes and updated required routing.

Check out the Federal Aviation Administration’s Domestic Notice for more information.

Harry Reid International Airport

IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Latitude/Longitude: N36-04.8 / W115-09.1
Elevation: 2183 ft / 665 m
Fuel Types: Jet A1, AVGAS
Time Zone: UTC-7 (until Nov 5), then UTC-8

Operational Information

Private and Non-Scheduled Commercial category flights:

TSA Waiver required if domestic flights are planned or possible. If operating to one international airport only (e.g., EGSS–KTEB–EGSS) then TSA waiver not required.
TSA Waiver also not required if aircraft MTOW is less than 100,309 lbs.
All operations must have confirmed handling and parking. CBP must be notified in advance, and a full APIS crew and pax manifest filed prior to arrival.
If the aircraft is carrying Head of State or high-ranking government officials, U.S. Department of State approval is required.

Other Permit Considerations

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Route Authorization for landing and overflying is required for aircraft registered in China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, and Syria.
Border Overflight Exemption is required when flying from the Southern Americas region to certain destinations within the USA.
Permit to Proceed (ITP) might be required for commercial operators when operating domestic sectors — relates to cabotage concerns.

Parking restrictions: None of concern, but during special events, parking will be limited due to airport congestion. Suitable alternates are Reno (KRNO) and Ontario (KONT).

NOTAM:

A3596/25 NOTAMN [ad | 12]
Q) KZLA/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3605N11509W005
A) KLAS B) 2510281706 C) 2601282300
E) LAS AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR 702-261-7775

Fuel Service: Expect fuel uplifts provided via fuel truck/tanker. Hydrant stands also available but mainly only on the commercial apron.

For more airport information, please see the FAA website.
For support with your flight operations in the U.S., contact UAS Americas.

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