Terminal 3 Media Kit 2012 - McCarran International Airport

Terminal 3 Media Kit 2012
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Welcome from the Directors
Welcome to Terminal 3 (T3), the latest and most-comprehensive expansion in the 64-year history of
McCarran International Airport.
As the gateway to Las Vegas for nearly half of this community’s approximately 40 million annual visitors,
our continual goal at McCarran is to provide customers a world-class travel experience whenever they
pass through our facilities. We recognize airports shape visitors’ first impressions of new destinations,
and influence lasting memories at the conclusion of one’s vacation or business trip. For these reasons,
exceeding travelers’ expectations motivates our more than 1,400 employees each day.
Randall H. Walker
Director
Clark County Department of Aviation
Rosemary A. Vassiliadis
Deputy Director
Clark County Department of Aviation
McCarran’s customer service is primed to reach an even higher level with T3. For decades, the skyrocketing
popularity of Las Vegas ceaselessly challenged the airport’s infrastructure. Over time, more and more
aircraft, cars and travelers have jockeyed for space within an airport whose initial developers never
envisioned a time when 40+ million passengers would become an annual norm. Airport expansions
were delivered and quickly filled in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, and planners were soon after pressed to
readdress the next challenge that inevitably came before them.
But with T3, McCarran is several steps ahead of the growth curve. With 1.9 million square feet divided over
three levels, T3 is a massive facility. Its spacious eight-mile roadway system was designed to efficiently move
motor vehicles in and out, while an eight-story, 6,000-space garage will fulfill parking needs for decades.
Terminal 3’s 14 aircraft gates include seven equipped to handle direct international arrivals, a market
that has enjoyed double-digit growth in recent years. The new terminal can also support the check-in,
security screening and baggage claim needs of up to 26 gates at McCarran’s D Concourse, located just
a 45-second tram ride away. The ability to split D gates’ traffic between two terminals will greatly relieve
peak period congestion.
To increase efficiency and reduce waiting times, travelers at Terminal 3 will also enjoy some of the airline
industry’s latest technologies. Each new gate includes self-boarding equipment; with the simple scan
of a pre-printed boarding pass or mobile device, verified passengers can immediately board their flight
without the need of an airline attendant. Likewise, T3 offers self-service baggage tagging to ease the
check-in process for participating air carriers. Comforts also abound, including an array of dining and
shopping options, as well as free wireless Internet service and plenty of places to recharge a cell phone or
hand-held device.
These improved measures will support added growth within Southern Nevada’s tourism industry. Our goal
remains unchanged: to provide a pleasurable, seamless travel experience. As the community continues to develop
and rebound from the last few years, we are proud to bring the latest in aviation technology to Clark County’s
residents, and its many visitors. We hope the materials presented within this guide will provide you with useful
information and help you to further enjoy McCarran’s new Terminal 3- Where the Future Takes Off.
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Table of Contents
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Welcome from the Directors
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Table of Contents
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Event Sponsors
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Special Event Schedule
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McCarran Fast Facts
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T3 Fast Facts
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T3 Fun Facts
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Clark County Aviation History
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T3 Dining and Shopping
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Airline Directory
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Locator Map-Driving Directions
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T3 Level 2 Departures Map
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T3 Level 0 Arrivals Map
PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS
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Ed Carpenter
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Barbara & Larry Domsky
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Rob & Talley Fisher
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Peter Lik
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Terry Ritter
Stu Schechter
Robert Silvers
Student Competition
Clark County Board of Commissioners
Aviation Directors
Media Contact
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Event Sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
GOLD SPONSORS:
Alliance Airport Advertising
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Daktronics, Inc.
Honeywell International
Tutor Perini
South Point Hotel-Casino-Spa
SILVER SPONSORS:
Aruba Networks
Atkins
Bags To Go
Johnson Controls
Kone Inc.
Marshall Retail Group
Merrill Lynch
New-Com, Inc.
Peel Brimley LLP
Swissport
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BRONZE SPONSORS:
Enterasys
Four Winds
G.C. Wallace, Inc.
Gideon Toal Management Services, LLC.
Kaba
Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP
McCarthy Building Companies
Marnell Properties
NEC Display Solutions
Pelco By Schneider Electric
Public Financial Management//Hobbs, Ong & Assoc.
RBC Capital Markets
Ricondo & Associates, Inc.
Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.
Servisair
Teledata Contractors, Inc.
Aircraft Service International Group
Signature Flight Support
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Special Event Schedule
SAVE THE DATES
The Department of Aviation is planning a series of events to commemorate the arrival of Terminal 3.
These include:
FUN RUN
Date:
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Event Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (RACE START – 7:00 a.m.)
Information: The Terminal 3 Fun Run 5K and 10K to benefit at-risk children in Clark County presents a unique
way for the community to become familiar with McCarran International Airport’s new Terminal 3
and its 8-mile roadway system. Participants will enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run
the airport’s roadway system before the roads are permanently dedicated for motor vehicle use by
drivers heading in and out of McCarran.
A 1-mile walk is also scheduled for those who prefer a more-relaxed pace.
Register:
active.com
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE:
Date:
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Event Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Information: This event is free and open to the community. Attendees will enjoy self-guided tours of the new
terminal and sample items from Terminal 3 concession operators. Prizes to be given away include
airline tickets and more.
CHAMBER/ART MIXER (invitation only event)
Date:
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Event Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Information: The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is hosting a mixer at Terminal 3 that will bring together
members from the Asian, Urban, Latin, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite, and North Las Vegas
chambers. Artists will also be on hand to showcase their art displays to chamber guests and
members of the local art community.
INAUGURAL FLIGHTS CELEBRATION
Dates:
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 & Thursday, June 28, 2012
Event Hours: Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Information: The Inaugural Flights Celebration will highlight the first flights into Terminal 3 and will serve as the
grand finale for the month-long Terminal 3 public awareness campaign. The two-day celebration
will commemorate the first Terminal 3 flight for each of McCarran’s international air carriers.
HOST CITY EVENT (invitation only event)
Date: June 27, 2012
Information: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will host local and visiting business and
community leaders for a reception to celebrate the opening of Terminal 3.
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McCarran Fast Facts
Ownership and Operation: McCarran International Airport is owned and operated by the government of Clark County, Nevada,
which is overseen by the Clark County Board of Commissioners. Unlike other departments within the
County government, the Department of Aviation is a self-sufficient enterprise fund and operates without
County general fund tax revenue. Airport revenue is derived from aviation and non-aviation sources,
as well as Passenger Facility Charges and Airport Improvement Program grants.
Management: The Director of Aviation is appointed by the County Manager and ratified by the Clark County Board
of Commissioners.
Total Employees at LAS:
More than 15,000
Total Department of Aviation
Employees at LAS:
More than 1,400
Opening Date:
December 19, 1948
Location: 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Elevation: 2,181 feet msl (N.A.V.D. 88)
Gates: McCarran has 110 aircraft gates
Terminal 1:
A Concourse: 16 gates, B Concourse: 17 gates, C Concourse: 18 gates, D Concourse: 45 gates
Terminal 3:
E Concourse: 14 gates, including seven international
Runways: 25R - 7L: 14,505 feet
25L - 7R: 10,525 feet
19L - 1R: 9,770 feet
19R - 1L: 8,985 feet
2011 Annual Passengers: 41,479,814
Average Daily Passengers: Nearly 114,000
Average Daily Flights:
970 (as of April 2012)
Annual Economic Impact:
A UNLV study found McCarran International Airport has an annual economic impact of nearly $30 billion.
Maximum Capacity:Approximately 53 million arriving and departing passengers per year
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T3 Fast Facts
Construction Start Date: June 2007
Cost: US$2.4 billion
Job Creation: Employed 1,800 skilled workers at its peak
Labor Hours:9,508,239
Opening Date: June 27, 2012
Location:
East of Terminal 1 on Russell Road.
Size:
1.9 million-square-foot, three-story building
Gates:
7 international, 7 domestic
Parking Garage: 5,954 spaces on eight levels
Primary Contractor
Description
Aggregate Industries
T1 Roadway Tie-In
Harbor
Frank Sinatra Power Connections
Harbor
Burnham Power Connections
Las Vegas Paving Russell Road Relocation
Las Vegas Paving T3 Roadway System
McCarthy Building Co.
Early Civil Package
McCarthy Building Co.
T3 Parking Garage
Penta Building Central Utility Plant
Alaska Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Sun Country,
Virgin America, Hawaiian Airlines, United
Airlines
Perini/Bombardier Automated Transit System
Perini Building Co. Terminal Building
TAB Contractors Apron
AeroMexico, Air Berlin, Air Canada, ArkeFly,
British Airways, Condor, Copa, Korean Air,
Philippine Airlines, Sunwing, Thomas Cook,
Virgin Atlantic Airways, VivaAerobus, Volaris,
WestJet and XL Airways France
TAB Contractors Roadway Signage
Concession Operators:16
Check-In Systems:
32 curbside and 130 inside the lobby
Roadway System:
Spans eight miles and separates arriving and
departing passengers
Domestic Carriers:
International Carriers:
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T3 Fun Facts
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Main terminal building is 2,300 feet-long, or .44 miles
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15,538 square-feet of skylight
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1.5 million linear feet of electrical wire and cable; that’s 284 miles, roughly the distance between Las Vegas and
the beaches near Los Angeles
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Technologies includes kiosks equipped for self-baggage check, self-boarding gates and automated aircraft
docking for streamlined operations
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Eight miles of baggage conveyors
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50,000 building department inspections
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Lengthwise, you could fit six football fields (including end zones) on the south side of Level 2
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The switchyard at the Central Utility Plant, at full load, can generate approximately 50 megawatts of electricity.
This is enough energy to run 500,000, 100-watt light bulbs or power approximately 50,000 homes
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100 percent Wireless Internet coverage
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Nearly 300 slot machines
245,904 cubic-yards of concrete, nearly enough to pave a 4 foot-wide by 4 inch-thick sidewalk stretching
from Las Vegas to Oklahoma City
4,589,426 linear feet, or 869 miles of post-tensioning steel cable, enough to extend from Las Vegas to Portland, Ore.
Largest public works project in the state of Nevada
Four neon “Welcome to Las Vegas” signs emulate Betty Willis’ iconic sign on Las Vegas Boulevard
Passengers from six fully loaded Boeing 747s would have room to queue in the expansive U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrivals hall and sterile corridor
More than 600 jobs were created
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Clark County Aviation History
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Jan. 5, 1943 - George Crockett, a descendant
of Davy Crockett, received certification for
a small general aviation strip on Las Vegas
Boulevard South. Called Alamo Airport, it was
located on the site of today’s Signature Flight
Support.
1948 - Clark County purchased George
Crockett’s land and hangars and built the Clark
County Public Airport. All commercial aviation
activities moved from McCarran Field (Las Vegas
Army Airfield) to the new site east of Las Vegas
Boulevard South.
Dec. 19, 1948 - The newly established Clark
County Public Airport was officially dedicated
as McCarran Field. It served four airlines:
Bonanza, Western, United and TWA, and
averaged 12 flights a day.
March 15, 1963 - The McCarran Field terminal
on Las Vegas Boulevard South closed and a new
terminal building on Paradise Road opened.
May 20, 1965 - McCarran Field, still operating
under the official name of the Clark County
Municipal Airport, was renamed McCarran
Airport by the Clark County Board of
Commissioners.
Sept. 5, 1968 - The airport’s name was
changed to McCarran International Airport, and
annual passenger volume grew to 3.5 million.
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2009
2011
July 15, 1971 - McCarran International
became an official port of entry for U.S.
Customs, allowing for direct international
charter flights.
August 2004 – McCarran’s C/D security
checkpoint was expanded from 12 to 19
screening lanes at a cost of approximately $10
million.
1978 - The ambitious McCarran 2000
expansion plan was adopted by the Clark
County Board of Commissioners.
April 15, 2005 - The D Concourse northeast
wing was completed, adding 11 new gates and
the east ramp control tower at a cost of $125
million.
October 1985 - Grand opening ceremonies
were held for the McCarran 2000 plan, which
includes a larger baggage claim, parking garage
and esplanade.
October 1987 - A $300 million expansion was
completed, quadrupling the terminal size and
adding the C Gates Satellite Concourse.
Dec. 18, 1991 -The Charter International
Terminal, later renamed Terminal 2, opened at a
cost of $37.3 million.
December 1996 - More than 30 million
passengers used McCarran during the year,
which made it the 10th-busiest airport in North
America.
June 1998 - The latest addition to McCarran
International Airport, the D Concourse, was
completed, marking a pinnacle of 50 years of air
service to Southern Nevada. Its first phase cost
approximately $197 million.
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Dec. 31, 2005 - McCarran concluded 2005
with nearly 44.3 million passengers, enough
to make it the nation’s fifth-busiest passenger
airport.
December 2007 – Another record year
concluded with 47.7 million arriving and
departing passengers, up 3.1 percent from the
prior year’s then-record mark.
Sept. 30, 2008 – McCarran and the TSA
opened a new 12-lane C Security Checkpoint
Annex, as well as the northwest wing of the D
Concourse.
December 2008 – McCarran celebrated its
60th anniversary.
June 27, 2012 – Terminal 3 opens.
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T 3 Dining and Shopping
UNIQUE DINING
SHOPPING AND RELAXATION
Dewar’s Clubhouse Bar & Grill provides travelers traditional American bar
and grill fare in a casual setting featuring a full bar with Dewar’s scotch.
Apricot Lane Boutique offers the latest designer fashions, chic jewelry,
popular handbags, stylish accessories, and fun gifts from bath and body to
spa, home and wall décor.
La Tapenade Mediterranean Café serves international dishes made from
homemade ingredients such as chutneys, Tzatziki sauces and hummus in
addition to hand-made flatbreads baked fresh daily.
Hudson News and Gifts is an all-in-one shop for travelers in search of
their favorite regional, national or international magazines, books and
newspapers, in addition to a variety of snacks, beverages and traveler
convenience items.
The Village Pub is a small, family-owned and operated business with
a mission to serve the best food and beverages made with the finest
ingredients at the most reasonable prices. Its menu includes beer battered
fish & chips, as well as a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, homemade soups,
salads, fried chicken and a great selection of hand-crafted beers made in Las
Vegas.
Nuance Duty Free offers travelers premium brands in perfume, cosmetics,
spirits and tobacco products, fashion and accessories, as well as fine foods,
books, electronics and items for children.
Vegas Special Tees specializes in high-end T-shirts for men, women and
children of all sizes.
Vegas ChopHouse will offer all the elegance of a traditional steakhouse
in the casual setting of an airport. Items include sirloin steaks, filet mignon,
crab cakes and salmon along with garden salads and side dishes.
Welcome to Las Vegas features an array of Las Vegas emblazoned
souvenirs, making it a one-stop shopping experience.
ON THE GO
World of Sports has been Las Vegas’ No. 1 sports fan shop since 1989,
featuring MLB, MLS, NBA, NCAA, NFL and NHL jerseys, hats, T-shirts, jackets
and accessories.
Burger King was founded in 1954 and is the second-largest fast food
hamburger chain in the world. Known the world over for its flame-broiled
beef and being the “Home of The Whopper.”
XpresSpa provides travelers luxurious on-demand relaxation services
including massage, nail care, skin care, waxing and personal grooming.
Carl’s Jr. has been offering juicy, delicious charbroiled burgers since 1940
and is well known for its Western Bacon Cheeseburger, the Western Bacon
Six Dollar Burger and the Western Bacon Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich.
Pei Wei Asian Diner is a subsidiary of P. F. Chang’s China Bistro and provides
diners made-to-order Asian cuisine inspired by China, Japan, Korea, Thailand
and Vietnam.
ALL THE BUZZ
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offers more than 30 varieties of coffee and 20
specialty teas and accessories.
Starbucks is the leading international specialty coffee company in the
world; in addition to coffee, it offers hot and cold drinks, coffee beans,
traditional café foods, pastries and accessories.
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McCarran Airline Directory
AeroMexico
800-AEROMEX aeromexico.com
Airberlin
866-266-5588 airberlin.com
Air Canada
888-247-2262 aircanada.ca
AirTran
800-247-8726 AirTran.com
Alaska Airlines
800-426-0333 alaskaair.com
Allegiant
702-505-8888 allegiantair.com
American Airlines
800-433-7300 aa.com
ArkeFly
855-808-4015 arkefly.nl
British Airways
800-247-9297 britishairways.com
Condor
Call your travel agent condor.com
Copa
800-359-2672 copaair.com
Delta
800-221-1212 delta.com
Frontier
800-432-1359 frontierairlines.com
Great Lakes Airlines
800-554-5111 flygreatlakes.com
Hawaiian Airlines
800-367-5320 hawaiianair.com
jetBlue Airways
800-JETBLUE jetblue.com
Korean Air
800-438-5000 KoreanAir.com
OMNI
877-718-8901 omniairintl.com
Philippine Airlines
800-435-9725 philippineair.com
Southwest
800-I-FLY-SWA southwest.com
Spirit Airlines
800-772-7117 spiritair.com
Sun Country Airlines
866-FLY-N-SUN suncountry.com
Sunwing Airlines
Call your travel agent flysunwing.com
Thomas Cook
Call your travel agent thomascook.com
United
800-United-1 united.com
U.S. Airways
800-428-4322 usairways.com
Virgin America
877-359-8474 virginamerica.com
Virgin Atlantic
800-862-8621 virgin-atlantic.com
Vision Airlines
877-359-2538 visionairlines.com
VivaAerobus
Please Visit Web Site vivaaerobus.com
Volaris
866-988-3527 volaris.mx
WestJet
888-WESTJET westjet.com
XL Airways France
877-496-9889 xlairways.com
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Locator Map-Driving Directions
DIRECTIONS TO TERMINAL 3
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W Tropicana Ave
E Tropicana Ave
E Tropicana Ave
S Eastern Ave
Spencer St
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Swenson St
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Las Vegas Fwy
E Russell Rd
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S Eastern Ave
Las Vegas Fwy
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■ From Russell Road:
Drive west on Russell Road past
Eastern Avenue. Turn left onto
Landing Strip Avenue and get
in the far right lane. Stay on
Landing Strip Avenue, following
the signs for T3. Continue on
the roadway following the
overhead signs.
■ From Paradise Road:
Drive south on Paradise Road
and access the left lanes.
Follow the overhead signs
for T3. Proceed past Russell
Road, accessing the right lane,
and follow the overhead sign
for Flight Path Avenue, All
Terminals. At the split, turn left
toward Flight Path Avenue.
Continue following the signs.
■ From 1-15 / I-215:
Exit I-215 following the signs
for McCarran International
Airport. Proceed through the
northbound tunnel and access
the center lane. Remain in the
center lane and follow the
overhead signs for T3.
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T3 Level 2 Departures Map
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
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E10
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E12
E14
E15
TRAM TO D GATES
INTERNATIONAL GATES
DOMESTIC GATES
SECURITY
CHECKPOINT
DOMESTIC CHECK-IN
INTERNATIONAL CHECK-IN
CURBSIDE CHECK-IN
DEPARTURES ROADWAY
WALKWAYS TO PARKING ON LEVEL 1
WALKWAYS TO PARKING ON LEVEL 1
PARKING GARAGE
Beginning June 27, 2012
International Airlines (Gates 1 - 7)
AeroMexico
Air Berlin
Air Canada
ArkeFly
British Airways
Condor
Copa
Korean Air
Philippine Airlines
Sunwing
Thomas Cook
Virgin Atlantic
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
WestJet
XL Airways France
Beginning July 31, 2012
Beginning late August 2012
Domestic Airlines (Gates 8 - 15)
Alaska
Frontier
JetBlue
Sun Country
Virgin America
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United
(will use Terminal 3 for ticketing and baggage
claim but will operate from the D Concourse)
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T3 Level 0 Arrivals Map
TO D GATES
INT’L BAGGAGE CLAIM
US CUSTOMS
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PROTECTION
SCREENING
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SECURITY
CHECKPOINT
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DOMESTIC BAGGAGE CLAIM
RENTAL CAR SHUTTLES
RENTAL CAR SHUTTLES
TO GROUND TRANSPORTATION
LIMOUSINE LOADING
TAXI LOADING
TAXI LOADING
SHUTTLE BUSES
CHARTER BUSES AND COURTESY VEHICLES
SHUTTLE BUSES
LIMOUSINE LOADING
SHUTTLE BUSES
CHARTER BUSES AND COURTESY VEHICLES
PARKING GARAGE
SURFACE PARKING
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“At first a small line of inconceivable splendor emerged on the
horizon, which quickly expanding, the sun appeared in all of his
glory, unveiling the whole face of nature, vivifying every colour of the
landscape, and sprinkling the dewy earth with glittering light.”
- Ann Radcliffe
Ed Carpenter
An artist since 1973, Carpenter specializes in
large-scale public installations ranging from
architectural sculpture to infrastructure design.
He has completed scores of projects for public,
corporate, and ecclesiastical clients. Working
internationally from his studio in Portland,
Ore. Carpenter collaborates with a variety of
expert consultants, sub-contractors, and studio
assistants. He personally oversees every step
of each commission, and installs them himself
with a crew of long-time helpers. Recent projects
include interior and exterior sculptures, bridges,
towers, and gateways. His use of glass in new
configurations, programmed artificial lighting,
and unusual tension structures have broken new
ground in architectural art. He is known as an
eager and open-minded collaborator as well as
technical innovator.
“Rays“ refers to colors and forms from the horizons
and weather patterns of the State of Nevada.
This sculpture was designed in response to the
theme “Dynamic” chosen by the airport. It provides
dynamic forms in counterpoint to the architectural
setting and a dynamic interpretation of natural
and artificial light. “Rays” suggests sensations of
buoyancy, transparency, and kinetic interplay
of light. It builds on the visual complexity of
the west window wall, adding an inner layer of
cable-mounted panels made with dichroic glass,
whose mercurial qualities transform subtly from
every angle. This inner cable system is anchored
to the building structure, adding only small
structural loads while contributing visual richness,
depth, and extraordinary light effects night and
day. As the sun moves around the building and
eventually strikes the west window wall, the glass
presents a series of changing moods with great
visual richness. At night the artificial lighting
is equally compelling, including a full array of
colorful projections and reflections on adjacent
architectural surfaces. The installation can be
seen the whole length of the ticketing lobby,
acting as an attractor and providing increasing
interest and detail as one approaches. From the
exterior, especially at night, the sculpture creates
dynamic forms and textures of light. “Rays” has
a main component at the west window and a
secondary component beneath the skylight over
the adjacent entry to the street.
“Rays”
Dichroic glass, anodized aluminum, stainless steel
cables and hardware; window: 70’ x 52’
skylight: 33’ x 32’
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Barbara and Larry Domsky
Domsky Glass
“Cloud 9” (above)
Dichroic fused glass and metal 90’ x 19’
“Sunset Mirage” (opposite page)
Dichroic fused glass and metal 90’ x 19’
Barbara and Larry Domsky have collaborated
in business and life since their first meeting
in 1990. Each coming from their own diverse
artistic background, they blended their talents
and experience as professional artists to form
Domsky Glass. Focusing on the artistic fabrication,
they create large scale installations for hospitality
design, gallery artworks and corporate awards and
gifts, offering unique, high quality art pieces to
reflect each client’s specific style and needs. Their
signature sculpture is collected throughout the
United States and internationally.
Expanding an overall space of 90’x19’, in soft
iridescent colors and brilliant dichroic glass, “Cloud
9” is our interpretation of a gathering of clouds
forming and reflecting in the Las Vegas skies.
A collaboration in the mediums of dichroic fused
glass and metal. Expanding an overall space of
90’x19’ this brightly colored, contemporary wall
sculpture reflects the beautiful sunsets found in
the desert city of Las Vegas.
“As residents of Las Vegas, we are constantly inspired
by the beauty of the ever changing desert skies, the fiery
colored sunsets and the dramatic clouds. “Sunset Mirage”
and “Cloud 9” are our interpretation of the beauty
of our natural elements of the Las Vegas skies.”
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Public Art Installations: Fisher
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Talley Fisher
“Desert Sunrise”
“Waterfall”
Pennsylvania sculptor Talley Fisher has completed
more than 25 suspended sculptures in public and
corporate places in the United States and Asia
from 2007 to April of 2012. Daughter of the late
sculptor Rob Fisher, pictured above, she worked
with him on many projects including the design
of the three suspended sculptures found in both
levels of the east end of Terminal 3 at McCarran
International Airport. Pieces were installed in seven
weeks from February to mid-March 2012. Talley
comes to the art world through her longtime work
with her father and her love of science and the
natural world. Her work with computer modeling
and presentations while completing her Master’s
degree gave her the skills to work with her father
over the years on their designs and presentations
of various art projects.
Located on Level 2 of Terminal 3, this piece
illustrates a cumulus cloud bank nearly 75 feet long
and 45 feet wide. It is rendered and illuminated
like a desert sunrise; the shapes are laser cut out
of perforated aluminum and powder coated in
colors ranging from brilliant shades of gold to deep
reds, purples and orange as the clouds silently drift
through the hall. Streaming through the windows,
the morning sun lights up the clouds and they
appear to rise from the distant mountains.
Waterfall spills down the window wall from
Level 2 into Level 0, where travelers will exit
the customs lobby. The nine curtains of beads
bring silvery sheets of polished bead chain
raining down from Level 2 through an opening
in the floor to the lower level.
Architectural veils of polished bead chain fall in
silvery sheets of “rain” from several sections of the
cloud bank. These nearly transparent but highly
reflective veils move gently in air currents.
“Blue Arroyo” (opposite page)
Blue Arroyo is a fluid, river-like sculpture and flows above the heads of travelers at the east end of Level 0,
weaving around the columns in the space. Its curvilinear currents of water follow the path of a virtual
arroyo. In the distance, one can see the lower ends of “Waterfall” cascading down the window wall.
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“Almighty” (opposite page)
Red Rock Canyon
“I wanted to capture the real natural beauty surrounding Las Vegas. Only 30 minutes north of the bustling
Strip lays the magic of Red Rock Canyon. I kept my eye on the weather and waited for a passing storm to add a
special kind of light to the canyon. I had to pick my location carefully because of the one-way, 13-mile loop that
runs through the canyon; there was no turning back. The spot felt right, and so I set up my tripod beneath the
painterly skies. As the sun set, the whole scene lit up with a golden glow, and I shot a roll of four frames. Looking
at this image, it’s hard to believe it was captured so close to the neon pulse that is Las Vegas.”
Peter Lik
World renowned and highly awarded with an
impressive international following, Lik’s journey
began with humble beginnings. Born in
Melbourne, Australia, to Czech immigrants, it was
his parents’ gift of a Kodak Brownie camera on
his eighth birthday that set his course. Entirely
self-taught, Lik worked hard to perfect his craft
before arriving in the United States in 1984, a time
when he was introduced to the medium format
panoramic camera. The larger-than-life camera
compelled him to rise to its challenge. He returned
to Australia to photograph the vastness of the
Great South Land then went on to open his own
fine art publishing company and his first gallery
in his adopted hometown of Cairns. In the new
millennium he photographed the landscapes of
all 50 states. Fifty thousand miles and 1,000 rolls
of film later, the “biggest challenge of my life” was
complete.” Peter Lik now resides in Las Vegas.
“Blaze of Beauty”
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
“Sacred Sunrise”
Canyonlands National Park, Utah
“The Grand Canyon is such an epic place—one
of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. My
challenge was set. I had to capture this intense
beauty on film. I set the alarm at 4 a.m. and hiked
from my tent under moonlight. It was a moment
I’ll never forget as I crept towards the edge of the
3,000-foot sheer vertical cliffs to set up my tripod.
I watched the dawn slowly change colors and
reveal one of the most epic scenes right there
in front of me. My challenge was to capture the
whole mood and feeling of this moment with
depth, grandeur and scale. As the sun cracked
the horizon, I only had a few valuable seconds to
press the shutter. Composition was so critical as
I wanted the lines of the rocks in the foreground
to bring the viewer into the scene. The light
blasted the incredible canyon walls. I live for rare
moments like this. That’s why I’m doing this stuff
forever.”
“Timing is critical, always, when I’m shooting. I
knew that in early spring, the sun would rise in
the exact perfect location behind this arch—all
I needed was the weather to cooperate. I had
made several pilgrimages to the arch—only to be
greeted by clear, bland skies—my biggest fear.
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On the fifth morning, things finally changed. It
made all the early starts worthwhile. As I hiked
under flashlight to the arch, there was a different
feeling in the air. I set up my camera in the crucial
spot, and waited with my heart racing, hoping this
would be it. The skies lightened, and as the sun
cracked the horizon, I fired off a series of shots.
The moment was perfect. The arch lit up with an
amazing glow, and it felt good to finally capture
what I was chasing. It really was a sacred sunrise.”
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Terry Ritter
Terry Ritter blossomed as an artist from her career
as an entertainer performing in many production
shows during the golden era of show business
on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Her talents as a
dancer and singer allowed her to perform for
famed producer Rocky Sennes and legendary
choreographer Jerry Jackson; as one of The Sahara
Girls, and in several tribute revues. She eventually
left the world of show business to become a
painter and sculptor, and one of the community’s
most well-known fine artists. Her long association
with Jackson in the iconic production “Folies
Bergere,” provided her the opportunity to pursue
her greatest passion – telling the story of the Las
Vegas dancer and showgirl. Ritter’s love of the
craft enables her to capture the spirit of these
legendary performers and preserve their beauty
in art.
“The ‘Folies in Flight’ mural captures the vibrant and
fabulous atmosphere of Las Vegas during the golden era
when spectacular and lavish production shows featuring
the most-beautiful showgirls in the world lined the
world famous Las Vegas Strip. The emotion of living life
to the fullest and enjoying every moment is a powerful message
from the artist that excites the viewer and invites them to enjoy the
wonders that Las Vegas nightlife has to offer.”
“Folies in Flight” (opposite page)
Acrylic on Canvas 50’ x 8’
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“Mirare”
In Mirare we see two airplanes. The lead plane is ghost like - a rabble of butterflies native to Nevada.
The following plane is solid - a rabble of butterflies displaying tail colors from visiting aircraft at
McCarran International Airport.
The artwork is fabricated from almost 3,000 small butterfly sculptures suspended by almost
2,400 fine stainless steel wires.
Stu Schechter
Stu Schechter was usually tinkering with things
his parents did not want pulled apart, and when
the screw drivers were taken away he was drawing
cartoons, comics and people. During college he
focused his creativity on mechanical engineering
with an emphasis on robotics. The pull of creating
three- dimensional objects that could move,
evolve and be controlled caused him to pursue
further education at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology. He studied sculpture and painting
at the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston,
Mass. where he met Ralph Helmick and for 13
years they teamed to create public art that was
fresh, innovative and technically challenging with
high aesthetic principles. For the past two years,
Schechter has been pursuing his own ideas and
visions as a solo artist.
“Mirare speaks to the natural instinct for migration.
Here we juxtapose the fantastic migration of butterflies with the
human urge to travel.”
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“Children’s Art Program Photomosaic”
Robert Silvers
Celebrated artist Robert Silvers invented the
Photomosaic process while still a student at MIT.
His intricate works offer a unique perspective
and has gained worldwide acclaim. He’s created
covers for popular magazines including LIFE,
Geo, Sports Illustrated, Playboy and Newsweek.
His clients include Coca-Cola, CNN, Disney, Audi
and Hewlett Packard, to name a few. He has been
commissioned by Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates and Al
Gore, and was hired by the White House to create
the official retirement gift from the United States
for former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The Children’s Art Program was sponsored by the Clark County Department of Aviation, the Clark
County School District and architecture firm PGAL. Silvers used artwork created by local schoolchildren
to graphically recreate Photomosaic reproductions of 10 winning images. His work was placed upon
glass panels measuring 8’ x 16 ‘, mounted just off the wall and backlit to create an artfully inspired
experience for travelers who pass through the tram station that connects T3 and the D Concourse.
Silvers used thousands of images depicting planes,
trains and automobiles submitted by nearly 33,000 elementary,
middle and high school students from across Clark County
as part of the Children’s Art Program.
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Not Just Plane Art
The Clark County Department of Aviation continues a proud tradition of including student artwork
in its terminal facilities.
Local children’s artwork will be displayed at McCarran International Airport. Nearly 33,000 elementary,
middle and high school students from across Clark County submitted vibrant depictions of planes,
trains and automobiles as part of the Children’s Art Program sponsored by the Clark County
Department of Aviation, the Clark County School District and architecture firm PGAL. The 10 winning
artists were individually recognized by the Board of County Commissioners and aviation and school
officials in May 2008.
Renowned artist Robert Silvers used the thousands of other images submitted to graphically recreate
the 10 winning images through the digital artform of photomosaics. The final images are presented
on glass panels measuring 8’ x16’, mounted just off the wall and backlit to create an artfully-inspired
experience for travelers who ride the trams between Terminal 3 and the D Concourse.
“We are so impressed by the talented young artists that participated in the Children’s Art Program
…It’s truly an honor to continue a tradition of showcasing children’s work in our airport.”
-Rosemary Vassiliadis
Clark County Deputy Director of Aviation
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Larry Brown, Lawrence Weekly, Susan Brager (Chair), Chris Giunchigliani, Mary Beth Scow, Steve Sisolak (Vice-Chair), and Tom Collins
Donald G. Burnette - County Manager
Clark County Board of Commissioners
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Aviation Directors
Randall H. Walker
Director
Clark County Department of Aviation
Rosemary A. Vassiliadis
Deputy Director
Clark County Department of Aviation
Randall H. Walker was appointed director of aviation
for Clark County in May 1997 and is responsible for
managing McCarran International Airport (last year
ranked as the seventh busiest airport in North America.) Walker directs
operations and expansion projects for the Clark County Department
ofAviation which includes more than 1,400 county employees at McCarran
and four general aviation airports.
Rosemary A. Vassiliadis has served as Clark County
Deputy Director of Aviation since December 1997. She
oversees all operations at McCarran International Airport
in Las Vegas as well as general aviation airports in North Las Vegas, Henderson,
Jean and Overton, Nevada.
McCarran welcomes nearly half of the 40 million people who visit Southern
Nevada each year, including arrivals and departures, the airport hosted nearly
41.5 million passengers in 2011.
Walker previously served as a board member and Executive Board Chairman
of Airports Council International, a Geneva, Switzerland-based trade group
that promotes excellence in worldwide airport operations. He is presently a
member of ACI-NA’s U.S. Government Affairs Committee.
Walker first worked at the Clark County Department of Aviation in November
1990, when he accepted the position of deputy director. In this role, he was
directly involved in the airport’s implementation of the Passenger Facility
Charge program. McCarran was among the first airports in the nation to have
its PFC application approved by the FAA.
After earning his Bachelor of Accounting, magna cum laude, from Brigham
Young University in 1977, Walker held a variety of budget and management
positions. He was an analyst with the Clark County Manager’s office in 1979
and the business manager for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
in 1980. Walker served as deputy city manager for the City of Las Vegas for six
years prior to rejoining the county at the airport in 1990. During this time, he
represented the City of Las Vegas in the Nevada State Legislature.
Walker was born in Boulder City and grew up in Henderson where he and
his wife Terry raised six children. He is proud to be a native Nevadan and is an
active leader in the community.
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McCarran annually ranks among the world’s busiest airports serving more
than 41 million passengers in 2011. Under her direction the airport has
developed an industry-leading security program while maintaining a strong
commitment to the finest in customer service. Vassiliadis manages the work
of nearly 1,500 employees divided among 10 divisions ensuring the airport
system’s operational plans are efficiently and effectively implemented, in
addition to acting as interim director when necessary.
Vassiliadis works with several national organizations that are critical to the
U.S. and global travel industries. Since February 2011, she has overseen
McCarran’s efforts as an Executive Board Member of the U.S. Travel
Association, a Washington, D.C.-based trade group that promotes American
travel interests both domestically and worldwide. Since 2009, Vassiliadis has
been an advisory board member for the International Aviation Law Institute,
a premier source for research, analysis, and study of international aviation law
and policy at the DePaul University College of Law in Chicago.
In September 2011, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval appointed Vassiliadis a
member of the Nevada Homeland Security Commission which is responsible
for setting goals and programs to counteract or prevent potential acts of
terrorism or related emergencies; she previously served in this role from
August 2004 through July 2007. Vassiliadis has been a member of the United
Service Organizations’ Las Vegas Advisory Council since April 2010 and was
proud to participate in the 2010 opening of Nevada’s first USO Center at
McCarran on Veterans Day.
A native of Chicago, Vassiliadis earned a Bachelor of Accountancy from
DePaul University. She and her husband have two children and enjoy a
variety of community activities.
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Media Contact:
Chris Jones
Public Affairs and Marketing Manager
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport
P.O. Box 11005
Las Vegas, NV 89111-1005
702-261-5290 Fax-261-5288
chrisjo@mccarran.com
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