Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (formerly McCarran) is one of the few major US airports where you can still smoke indoors after security. Thanks to Nevada’s gaming laws, enclosed slot machine lounges are exempt from smoking bans - making LAS a smoker-friendly destination. Here’s your complete guide to smoking at Las Vegas Airport.
Smoking at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport - LAS
Indoor Smoking Lounges After Security
What makes LAS unique among US airports is that smoking is allowed inside enclosed gaming lounges. Because these areas have slot machines, they’re classified as gaming floors under Nevada law and exempt from indoor smoking restrictions. You can light up while trying your luck on the slots - very Vegas.
Terminal 1 Gaming Lounges
B Concourse: The Bud Track Lounge near the B gates offers smoking alongside slot machines. Grab a drink and a seat while you wait for your flight.
C Concourse: An enclosed gaming area near gate C24 doubles as a smoking zone. This is one of the more popular spots with plenty of machines.
D Concourse: Barney’s Lounge and the enclosed slot machine area serve smokers in the D gates. A new 890-square-foot gaming and smoking lounge is being built near Vera Bradley and Port of Subs, expected to open by late 2025.
E Concourse: The Gaming Lounge in the E gates (international flights) permits smoking. If you’re flying internationally, this is your spot.
Terminal 3
Unfortunately, Terminal 3 has no airside smoking area. If you’re departing from T3, you’ll need to smoke outside in the landside designated areas near baggage claim before going through security.
Pre-Security Smoking Options
Bud 29 Track Lounge: Located in the Esplanade (Terminal 1) before security. This walkway connects the airport terminals and features a lounge where you can smoke while watching sports or movies. A great option if you arrive early.
Outdoor Smoking Areas
Designated outdoor smoking areas are located outside the terminal buildings near the ticketing and baggage claim areas. Stay at least 20 feet from windows and doors. These work for arrivals or if you’re being dropped off early.
Rules and Fines
Smoking outside of designated areas can result in fines up to $1,000. Stick to the gaming lounges and outdoor designated areas to avoid any issues. Vaping follows the same rules as smoking at LAS.
Tips for Smokers at LAS
The gaming lounges let you smoke AND gamble - might as well try your luck
Terminal 1 has multiple airside smoking options; Terminal 3 does not
Look for the enclosed glass areas with slot machines - those are your spots
Pre-security, hit up the Bud 29 Track Lounge in the Esplanade
If flying internationally from E gates, the Gaming Lounge has you covered