Vegas Heavy Aircraft is my Las Vegas planespotting channel, focused on heavy aircraft at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS/KLAS), formerly known as McCarran International Airport. I film widebody airliners, military heavies, rare VIP visitors, special liveries, and other big-jet traffic that makes Las Vegas such a fun airport to watch.
Most of my footage is shot from public spotting locations around LAS, often using the Spottermobile, my custom elevated camera setup for cleaner sightlines and steadier shots. The goal is simple: sharp detail, smooth motion, natural airport sound, and a clear view of the aircraft.
If you are here for the big jets, you are in the right place. Expect Boeing 747s, 767s, 777s, 787 Dreamliners, Airbus A300s, A330s, A340s, A350s, C-17s, special-livery catches, pilot-requested footage, and long-form Las Vegas planespotting compilations.
It is pure aircraft footage with ambient audio, no commentary, and most videos are filmed in 4K at 60 fps.
Video Summary: Enjoy nearly four hours of nonstop heavy-jet action at Las Vegas, captured from January through June 2025. Featuring a variety of widebody airliners, military transports, and special-livery heavies.
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Yes, I was featured on KTNV Channel 13 News during a storm that impacted air and road travel in Las Vegas. You can read the written story here: ktnv.com - Storm impacts air and road travel in our valley.
Watch the news segment here: YouTube - KTNV Channel 13 feature.
“Heavy” is an ATC designation for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 300,000 pounds or more. These include widebodies like the Boeing 747, 767, 777, 787, and Airbus A300, A330, A340, A350, and A380. Because of their size, they need extra separation to avoid wake turbulence, and they are some of the most impressive sights at Las Vegas (LAS).
Planespotting is the hobby of watching, photographing, and tracking aircraft. Spotters record aircraft types, airline liveries, registrations, and catch special or rare visitors. At Las Vegas (LAS), it is especially rewarding thanks to regular widebody service, occasional military traffic, and rare VIP heavy jet arrivals.
Pilots: if you would like a specific arrival, departure, or approach filmed, email me at contact@vegasheavyaircraft.com. Please include your callsign, aircraft type or registration, estimated arrival or departure time in Pacific Time, and a quick note confirming I can film and publish the footage. I will do my best when it is safe, lawful, and practical, but I cannot accommodate anything that conflicts with ATC or airport operations.