Due to a shooting on Las Vegas strip where at least fifty people have died and 200 were injured, the McCarran airport of Las Vegas (LAS) was forced to close down. Some 23 flights have been diverted.
Update: 08:00 (UTC) Limited flight activity has resumed at Las Vegas Airport, expect ongoing delays.
Limited flight activity has resumed at @LASairport. Please monitor flight status with your airline. Expect on going delays.
— McCarran Airport (@LASairport) October 2, 2017
Police investigating reported shootings on Las Vegas Strip near @LASairport. Flight activity will be affected this evening; expect delays.
— McCarran Airport (@LASairport) October 2, 2017
Some flights destined for @LASairport were diverted due to police incident. Please check with your air carrier if flying/picking up tonight.
— McCarran Airport (@LASairport) October 2, 2017
UPDATE: Flights in and out of @LASairport have been temporarily halted in response to reported shooting incident on Las Vegas Strip.
— McCarran Airport (@LASairport) October 2, 2017
At least 23 flights have diverted away from @LASairport following reported shooting incident on Las Vegas Strip. https://t.co/v2T2nYWXWQ pic.twitter.com/ZC7iexpW4y
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) October 2, 2017
