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Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO/RNO)

Reno, NV·Large Airport

KRNO is the ICAO code for Reno Tahoe International Airport (IATA RNO), located in Reno, NV.

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Reno-Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) sits 3 miles southeast of downtown Reno, Nevada. The field handles significant commercial service (Southwest, American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Alaska, Allegiant, Frontier) and a meaningful flow of business aviation, particularly the Reno corporate community (Tesla's Sparks Gigafactory, the Switch data center, the gambling and hospitality flow), and the structural Lake Tahoe summer / winter ski tourism flow.

Of the two runways at KRNO (16R/34L 11,002 ft, 16L/34R 9,000 ft), the longer is typically long enough for large-cabin and ultra-long-range jets. Two FBOs (Atlantic Aviation and Signature) handle business movements. Field elevation is 4,415 feet, with meaningful summer density-altitude considerations on hot Sierra days. The dominant operational considerations are Sierra Nevada winter weather (heavy snow and ice events that periodically close I-80), summer thunderstorms over the surrounding mountains, the orographic effects of the Sierras to the west, and the structural Burning Man Black Rock Desert flow (KRNO is the staging airport for Burning Man Aug–Sep, with concentrated bizjet arrivals before and departures after). The Reno Air Races (historical), Hot August Nights, and various Tahoe / Reno events drive event-window demand. Ground time to downtown Reno is 5–10 minutes; Lake Tahoe south shore (Stateline) is 60 minutes; Tesla's Gigafactory is 20.

Background from Wikipedia

Reno–Tahoe International Airport is a public and military airport three miles (4.8 km) southeast of downtown Reno, in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It is the state's second busiest commercial airport after Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The Nevada Air National Guard has the 152nd Airlift Wing southwest of the airport's main terminal. The airport is named after both the City of Reno, Nevada and Lake Tahoe. The airspace of Reno-Tahoe Airport is controlled by the Northern California TRACON and Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center.

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Frequently asked questions about Reno Tahoe International Airport

What is KRNO airport?+
KRNO is the ICAO code for Reno Tahoe International Airport (IATA RNO), located in Reno, NV.
What does RNO stand for?+
RNO is the IATA code for Reno Tahoe International Airport (ICAO KRNO) in Reno, NV.
Where is Reno Tahoe International Airport?+
Reno Tahoe International Airport is located in Reno, NV.
Does Reno Tahoe International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes, Reno Tahoe International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Reno Tahoe International Airport?+
The longest runway at Reno Tahoe International Airport measures 11,001 ft (3,353 m).
What is the elevation of Reno Tahoe International Airport?+
Reno Tahoe International Airport sits at 4,415 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Reno Tahoe International Airport in?+
Reno Tahoe International Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Reno Tahoe International Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 12 departing and 14 arriving private-jet empty legs at Reno Tahoe International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

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