Bally’s Las Vegas

3645 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Travel Information for Las Vegas

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport

• 1 mile (1.6 km.) from the Strip
• 3.5 miles (5.6 km.) from the Convention Center
• 5 miles (8 km.) from Downtown
• Las Vegas McCarran is ranked 8th busiest in the world by the Airports Council in Washington, D.C.

Serves 51 air carriers including:

• 24 scheduled
• 2 helicopter services
• 8 commuter
• 17 charter
• Averages 980 flights a day.
• Direct flights to 58 U.S. cities, 1 European city

The 1.3 million square-foot (1.04 million square meter) terminal has 92 gates that cover 2,820 acres. There are 5,000 cars that use the parking facilities per day where passengers utilize the tram to some terminals. There is a baggage control computer ramp and moving pedestrian walkways. It is a Class A port-of-entry, has a bilateral agreement with Canada, and features international signage.

The ability to think quickly and remain calm under pressure while maintaining situational awareness are just some of the unique qualities that air traffic controllers possess. Their willingness to resolve complex situations without hesitation, offer a reassuring voice to those on the frequency, and ability to coordinate their efforts with other controllers help these dedicated professionals be successful at maintaining the safety of the National Airspace System.

While many controllers often feel that they are “just doing their job,” their hard work is often viewed by others as remarkable and extraordinary. The Archie League Medal of Safety Awards, named for the first U.S. air traffic controller, were first presented in 2005 to honor exceptional air traffic controller work that took place in 2004. The program highlights a variety of aviation “saves” — some which involve a team of controllers working together, while others are the result of one controller’s efforts.

Our 17th annual banquet celebration of the Archie League Medal of Safety Award winners and the Region X Commitment to Safety Award will be held on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at NATCA CFS 2021 at Bally’s Las Vegas.

CALL FOR 2022 ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARD NOMINATIONS

NATCA Members: The nomination period for the 2022 Archie League Medal of Safety Awards, the 18th annual, is now open. We are looking for the best saves that have occurred at your facilities since April 17, 2021. A member may nominate another member for an Archie League Medal of Safety Award. Our 18th annual banquet celebration of the Archie League Medal of Safety Award winners will be held on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at NATCA Communicating For Safety 2022 at Bally’s Las Vegas.

NOMINATION FORM – PLEASE CLICK HERE

If you have questions or are having trouble collecting all nomination materials, please contact Doug Church.

Learn more about the past recipients in the 16-year history of the Archie League Medal of Safety Awards. Click here.

Archie League Medal of Safety Awards Video Channel

Learn more about Archie League. Click here.

The Region X Commitment to Safety Award is given annually to a Region X member who has shown a profound dedication to ensuring the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS). The award is peer-nominated, and any Region X member in good standing can be nominated for work done since April 17, 2021 in their role as an aviation safety professional.

View the recipients of the Region X Commitment to Safety Award.

NOMINATION FORM – Please click here

With renewed focus and passion, NATCA has built upon its initiative to confront and defeat the status quo and emphasize the importance of training. It’s called “Every Day is a Training Day,” and reflects the ongoing effort to change the way the workforce perceives training.

“Every Day is a Training Day,” introduced in 2019, is about the goals of working to challenge the NATCA membership to pursue professional development throughout their aviation career and embracing a willingness to learn daily. NATCA has emphasized the necessity of a commitment to effective, regular training in pursuit of excellence.

NATCA President Paul Rinaldi: “As the professionals that we are, we have to break the cycle of complacency. Training is a badge of honor. We have to want to be the best. NATCA is the most important entity in aviation and in the airspace system. We need to make sure that we have given everything that we can to this organization and to the next generation that’s going to be able to accomplish all this work for our profession.

“Pilots embrace training on a daily basis, and we as aviation safety professionals need to do the same. We have to combat complacency to continue to be 100 percent, 100 percent of the time.”

NATCA Director of Safety and Technology Tom Adcock: “The purpose behind this effort is to help our members understand that training is something that continues throughout our entire career. Whether it is new procedures, new equipment, or new rules, training is a part of a continuous self-improvement process, from the time we start as a developmental, to the time we retire. We should always be looking for ways to improve our performance as a workforce to make sure we are always operating at peak levels whenever we plug in.”

Every Day is a Training Day Video Series

Part 1: A Lot of People are Dependent on You Being Excellent All the Time
Part 2: Excellence Has Got to be the Norm Not the Deviation
Part 3: It’s In Your Hands to Make Every Day a Training Day

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CFS 2019

Sept. 16-18, 2019, Bally’s Las Vegas

CFS 2019 PREVIEW BOOK
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2019 ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS BOOK
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CFS TUESDAY
Our 16-page e-newspaper includes news and information about Monday’s Day 1 (Sept. 16, 2019) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

CFS WEDNESDAY
Our 16-page e-newspaper includes news and information about Tuesday’s Day 2 (Sept. 17, 2019) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

FULL COVERAGE: Published on Oct. 16, 2019. Please click here.

CFS 2018

Oct. 22-24, 2018, Bally’s Las Vegas

CFS 2018 PREVIEW BOOK

2018 ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS BOOK

CFS TUESDAY
Our e-newspaper includes news and information about Monday’s Day 1 (Oct. 22, 2018) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF here or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

CFS WEDNESDAY
Our e-newspaper includes news and information about Tuesday’s Day 2 (Oct. 23, 2018) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF here or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

FULL COVERAGE: Please click here.

CFS 2017

March 20-22, 2017, Bally’s Las Vegas

CFS 2017 DAILY DISPATCH
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2017 ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS BOOK
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CFS 2017 TUESDAY DAILY DISPATCH
Our e-newspaper includes news and information about Monday’s Day 1 (March 20, 2017) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF here or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

CFS 2017 WEDNESDAY DAILY DISPATCH
Our e-newspaper includes news and information about Tuesday’s Day 2 (March 21, 2017) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF here or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

CFS 2016

March 21-23, 2016, Bally’s Las Vegas

CFS 2016 DAILY DISPATCH
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2016 ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS BOOK
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CFS 2016 TUESDAY DAILY DISPATCH
Our e-newspaper includes news and information about Monday’s Day 1 (March 21, 2016) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF here or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

CFS 2016 WEDNESDAY DAILY DISPATCH
Our e-newspaper includes news and information about Tuesday’s Day 2 (March 22, 2016) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF here or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

CFS 2015

March 2-4, 2015, Rio Las Vegas

CFS 2015 DAILY DISPATCH
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2015 ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS BOOK
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CFS 2015 TUESDAY DAILY DISPATCH
Our e-newspaper includes news and information about Monday’s Day 1 (March 2, 2015) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF here or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.

CFS 2015 WEDNESDAY DAILY DISPATCH
Our e-newspaper includes news and information about Tuesday’s Day 2 (March 3, 2015) highlights and this week’s conference. You can view a PDF here or view it in an easy-to-read format on Uberflip.