Staffing shortages at Harry Reid International Airport are causing flight delays averaging about 30 minutes, according to the FAA’s website.
The FAA’s Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan 2026–2028 shows Las Vegas has 71 controllers working out of the 89 needed — about 22% below target staffing. An airport spokesperson confirmed the delays are caused by staffing issues.
What’s behind the shortage, and what’s being done about it? We followed up on Monday, and here’s what we found out:
A closer look at staffing after FAA orders ground delay at Las Vegas airport
Traveler Samantha Houghtaling experienced the impact firsthand when her Friday night flight to Las Vegas was delayed three hours…