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Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is a medium-sized multi-use airport, located on the east edge of the city of Reno. The traffic mix consists of small single-engine aircraft to heavy military transports. Varying pilot experience levels, combined with a diverse aircraft and traffic mix, make Reno a challenge. The airport also experiences a major increase in traffic during the annual Burning Man Festival. Be aware that the runways at RNO were recently renamed due to magnetic variation. Active runways are now 17/35L, 17/35R and 8/26. View a printable Pilot Handbook of the RNO information found on this Web page.

 

Know Before You Go

  • RNO is surrounded by higher terrain in all directions. Being located downwind of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range often results in challenging weather conditions. Extreme winds, windshear, severe turbulence, mountain obscurations, and high-density altitude routinely affect airport operations.

RNO is surrounded by higher terrain in all directions.

  • RNO has complex instrument procedures with steeper than standard IFR climb and descent profiles due to the high mountainous terrain.
  • The airspace at RNO is Class C. (Refer to Sectional Chart.)

RNO airspace is Class C

Below find various RNO-specific information and things to be aware of, as well as general information to inform your preflight planning. This will be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. This information is to supplement the From the Flight Deck Videos that are produced by the FAA Runway Safety Group. Here you will also find information provided by the local air traffic controllers at the airport where you intend to fly. The information is subject to change. Not for navigation or legal* pre-flight action. Always refer to official pre-flight materials such as, but not limited to, NOTAMs, airport diagrams, VFR charts and airport construction notices for the latest airport-specific details.

RNO Tower Hours of Operation - Continuous
Administrative Office Open 0600L to 1430L M-F
Business Phone 775-324-8500

Last updated: Friday, July 19, 2024