FAA to restrict airspace in Las Vegas during Obama visit
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to restrict airspace around Las Vegas from Sunday evening to Wednesday afternoon while President Barack Obama is in town.
Commercial traffic at McCarran International Airport won't be affected.
An FAA statement issued Friday states that eight local Grand Canyon sightseeing tour companies will be able to use nearby Jean Airport during that time.
Jean is 25 miles south of the Strip. Several other area airports will be closed to general aviation.
Two helicopter air tour companies will be able to conduct night sightseeing tours out of McCarran.
The president plans a campaign event late Sunday at a Las Vegas high school.
He's scheduled to stay at a resort in Henderson southeast of Las Vegas to hold campaign debate practice sessions.
