Yes, you can smoke indoors after security at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) — in the enclosed gaming lounges on the B, C, D and E concourses, including Barney’s Lounge near Gate C25. Before security there is the Bud 29 Track Lounge in the Terminal 1 Esplanade, plus designated outdoor areas at both terminals. Nevada’s gaming laws exempt enclosed slot machine areas from the state smoking ban, which is why LAS is one of the few major US airports where you can light up airside.
Smoking at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport - LAS
How LAS Is Laid Out
Harry Reid International Airport, renamed from McCarran in 2021, has two passenger terminals plus a midfield satellite concourse:
- Terminal 1 — Concourses A, B, and C. This is the larger terminal, handling Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country, Allegiant, and other domestic carriers. Concourses B and C have indoor smoking lounges (Concourse A does not).
- Concourse D — A separate satellite concourse reached by an automated tram from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. It handles Delta, United, and several other carriers, and has indoor smoking lounges.
- Terminal 3 — Connects to Concourse E, which serves international flights and some domestic routes. Concourse E has an indoor gaming/smoking lounge after security.
Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 each connect to the Concourse D satellite by tram, but the two terminals are otherwise separate airside.
Indoor Gaming Lounges — Why LAS Is Different
The reason LAS can offer indoor smoking is Nevada Revised Statute 202.2483, which exempts gaming areas from the state’s indoor smoking ban. Because the airport smoking lounges contain slot machines, they legally qualify as gaming floors. You can smoke traditional cigarettes while playing the slots, and vaping follows the same rules. These lounges are enclosed with glass walls, ventilated, and clearly marked.
B Concourse (Terminal 1)
B Concourse handles a mix of domestic carriers and is one of the busier parts of Terminal 1. Gates run from B1 through the B20s.
Smoking option: Enclosed gaming lounge. B Concourse has an enclosed gaming lounge with slot machines where smoking is permitted. It is a glass-walled area with ventilation, similar to the other concourse gaming areas. Look for the enclosed slot machine section and you will find it. It tends to be one of the quieter smoking spots at LAS.
C Concourse (Terminal 1)
C Concourse serves domestic carriers like Frontier, with gates in the C1–C30 range. It tends to be one of the more crowded concourses.
Smoking options: Barney’s Lounge + enclosed gaming area. Barney’s Lounge is a dedicated smoking and gaming bar near Gate C25 with full drink service, slot machines, and comfortable seating. A beverage purchase is required to enter (confirm current status, as it occasionally closes temporarily). There is also a separate enclosed gaming area near Gate C24, a glass-walled smoking section with slot machines. The C24 area is one of the more popular spots at the airport, so it can get busy during peak hours.
D Concourse (Satellite — tram from both terminals)
D Concourse is one of the largest at LAS, handling Delta, United, and several other carriers. It is a midfield satellite reached by an automated tram from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Gates extend from D1 through the D70s.
Smoking options: Enclosed slot area + new lounge. D Concourse has an enclosed slot machine area for a quick smoke with gaming machines. Additionally, a new 890-square-foot gaming and smoking lounge was built near Vera Bradley and Port of Subs, adding more capacity. If you are flying out of D gates, you have two options to choose from.
E Concourse (Terminal 3)
E Concourse handles international flights and some domestic routes. It is reached through Terminal 3, on the far side of the airport from Terminal 1.
Smoking option: The Gaming Lounge. This enclosed smoking and gaming area serves E Concourse passengers, including those on international flights. If you have a long international flight ahead and want a last cigarette before boarding, this is your spot. It has slot machines and is well-ventilated.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is the newer terminal at LAS, handling international arrivals and departures plus some domestic carriers such as JetBlue, Alaska, and Hawaiian. (Southwest does not fly from Terminal 3 — it operates from the B and C gates in Terminal 1.) Passengers in Terminal 3 use Concourse E for most gates and can also reach the Concourse D satellite by tram.
Smoking options: Concourse E gaming lounge. Terminal 3 does have airside smoking. The enclosed gaming and smoking lounge on Concourse E (covered above) sits past the T3 security checkpoint, so you do not have to leave security to smoke. If you would rather smoke before security, there are also designated outdoor areas landside near the Terminal 3 baggage claim level.
Pre-Security Smoking Options
Bud 29 Track Lounge is located in the Esplanade, the walkway that connects Terminal 1 landside areas. This lounge is before security, so it works if you arrive early and want to smoke before heading to your gate. It has slot machines, a full bar, TVs, and a relaxed atmosphere (confirm current status, as it occasionally closes temporarily). Both terminals can access the Esplanade area before going through their respective security checkpoints.
Outdoor Smoking Areas
Designated outdoor smoking areas are located on the landside near both terminals:
- Outside the Terminal 1 ticketing area on Level 2
- Outside the Terminal 1 baggage claim on Level 1
- Outside the Terminal 3 ticketing and baggage claim areas
- Near the parking garages and the ground transportation pickup areas
You must stay at least 20 feet from doors, windows, and air intake vents. These outdoor areas accept all smoking products including cigarettes, cigars, and vapes.
Where Smoking Is Prohibited
The enclosed gaming lounges and the marked outdoor areas are the whole list at LAS — restrooms, jet bridges, regular gate areas and everywhere else in the terminals are off limits, and the airport enforces it. Vaping and e-cigarettes follow the exact same rules as traditional cigarettes: use them in the gaming lounges and the outdoor designated areas.
Do not assume that because Las Vegas is a permissive city, you can smoke anywhere in the airport. The rules are clearly posted and enforced.
Summary
| Area | Smoking Allowed | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Concourse — Gaming Lounge | Yes | Indoor gaming lounge | Enclosed slot area. Terminal 1 post-security. |
| C Concourse — Barney’s Lounge (Gate C25) | Yes | Indoor gaming lounge | Full bar, slots, drink purchase required. Terminal 1 post-security. |
| C Concourse — Gaming Area (Gate C24) | Yes | Indoor gaming lounge | Enclosed slot area. Terminal 1 post-security. |
| D Concourse — Enclosed Slot Area | Yes | Indoor gaming lounge | Gaming machines. D satellite, post-security. |
| D Concourse — New Lounge (near Vera Bradley) | Yes | Indoor gaming lounge | 890 sq ft. D satellite, post-security. |
| E Concourse — The Gaming Lounge | Yes | Indoor gaming lounge | International + some domestic. Terminal 3 post-security. |
| Esplanade — Bud 29 Track Lounge | Yes | Indoor gaming lounge | Pre-security. Bar, slots, TVs. Confirm current status. |
| Outdoor Areas (both terminals) | Yes | Outdoor | Landside only. 20 feet from doors. All products. |
For USA airport smoking rules, state vape rules, lighter rules at TSA, and other federal/state info, see our USA smoking guide.