Las Vegas International Identified as a Mixed-Traffic 'Hotspot'

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As part of the fallout from the tragic Reagan Washington National Airport midair collision between a regional jet and a military helicopter, the FAA launched a review of other airport “hotspots” where mixed traffic can create undue hazards in congested airspace. One such hotspot was identified at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) in Nevada. With the famous Las Vegas strip, nearby Lake Meade, and Hoover Dam all located close together, aerial tours of Las Vegas are a popular attraction.

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/klas-cited-as-a-mixed-traffic-hotspot

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Filed under “Well, DUH…”

As a chopper pilot, I do my level-best to avoid busy airspace. But when I must, I much prefer to have as many eyeballs on me, and everyone else. If necessary, I can come to a complete halt if necessary to de-conflict a busy part of the airspace. I’d rather not, but it’s preferable for me to slow 'way down than to divert 10 miles out of the way.