Harry Reid International Airport: Wildlife Strikes
833 reported strikes · 65 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Las Vegas, US · 36.083, -115.152
Species struck most often
- Rock pigeon35
- Mourning dove21
- Brazilian free-tailed bat20
- American coot17
- American kestrel15
- Sparrows8
- Horned lark6
- Song sparrow5
Notable strikes
- 2016-04-21 · A-321 · White-crowned sparrow · Substantial
150 miles e of klas. Pilot reported birdstrike departing klas then diverted to kphx for emergency landing and repair.
- 2023-03-02 · A-320 · Sandhill crane · Substantial
Damaged fan case liner, fan exit guide vanes liner segments. Model: A320-271N. Engine Manufacturer: IAE. Engine Model: PW1127G-JM. Note: number struck not reported assume 1. Smithsonian Wildlife/Species Identification: Sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis) The…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.