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Clark County Approves Six-Story Parking Garage Next to Reid Airport Fuel Tanks

The commission advanced the project with stringent conditions after aviation officials warned of safety and security risks.

Overview

  • Commissioners approved American Nevada Co.'s plan for a roughly 2,200-space garage just north of Terminal 1 at Harry Reid International Airport.
  • County staff backed the project with a long list of preliminary conditions, including required aviation reviews and security measures.
  • A barrier with a vehicle crash mitigation rail rated to stop a 15,000‑pound vehicle at 50 mph must be approved before building permits are issued.
  • The Department of Aviation flagged hazards tied to elevated sightlines to fuel tanks and potential pilot glare from planned rooftop solar panels.
  • The Paradise Town Advisory Board had recommended denial, the item appeared on the commission’s routine action agenda, and a recent reported jet‑fuel spill drew a hazmat response without injuries or flight disruptions.