Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Reno-Tahoe at a Glance

Reno-Tahoe International (KRNO/RNO) is a towered, 24/7 commercial and general-aviation airport three miles southeast of downtown Reno at 4,415 ft MSL. It operates three runways, the longest 11,001 feet, supporting the full range of business jets up to heavy/ultra-long-range types. The field is a U.S. Customs port of entry, making it a viable international gateway. Private traffic is handled by full-service FBOs including Atlantic Aviation. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and VOR approaches serve the field. The main operational planning factor is high-desert density altitude on hot summer afternoons.

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Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	Reno-Tahoe International Airport
ICAO Code	KRNO
IATA Code	RNO
FAA Identifier	RNO
Address	2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502
Elevation	4,415 ft MSL
Coordinates	39.4991° N, 119.7681° W
Owner / Operator	Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Phone	+1-775-328-6400
FAA Data	AirNav RNO

Operations & Facilities
Runways	16L/34R: 11,001 ft (Concrete) 16R/34L: 9,000 ft (Asphalt) 7/25: 6,102 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	Atlantic Aviation
Customs	Yes — U.S. Customs
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	24/7
Approaches	ILS, RNAV, VOR, Visual
Tower / Freq	118.7 / 124.0
Weight Limit	None — density-altitude planning advised
Annual Operations	100,000+

Runways & Approaches

Reno-Tahoe operates three runways. The primary, 17R/35L (formerly designated 16L/34R), is 11,001 feet of concrete and easily accommodates heavy and ultra-long-range jets such as the Gulfstream G650, Global 7500, and BBJ. Parallel 17L/35R adds 9,000 feet of asphalt, and crosswind runway 8/26 provides 6,102 feet. Note that the runway numbers were recently updated from the 16/34 designations to 17/35 to reflect local magnetic variation.

Approaches include a full ILS to the primary runway plus RNAV (GPS) and VOR procedures, with PAPI guidance on all three runways. The airport is towered and operates around the clock. At 4,415 ft field elevation, density altitude is the key performance consideration: on hot afternoons, takeoff distances and climb gradients should be planned against a density altitude that can exceed 7,000 feet, so the long primary runway is a meaningful asset for high-gross-weight summer departures.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Atlantic Aviation

Full-service 24/7 FBO at RNO offering Jet-A, hangar and ramp space, ground handling, large-cabin and international handling, and U.S. Customs coordination for arriving private and charter aircraft.

Stellar Aviation

General-aviation FBO at Reno-Tahoe providing fueling, ramp and ground handling, and crew/passenger services for transient business jets.

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Aircraft Registered in RENO (672)

672 aircraft are registered to owners in RENO, NV according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 672. Track live flights from RNO →

N100NT

TAYLOR NORMAN C VANS RV-6A · 2005

N101VD

GRUMMAN OV-1D

N102HL

BEECH A36 · 1979

N1032F

BELL OH-58A

N1039M

MANLY JAMES H LANCAIR 360 · 1998

N103HJ

HONDA AIRCRAFT CO LLC HA-420 · 2019

N1058F

DEHAVILLAND CARIBOU DHC-4

N107PB

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 · 2006

N1105D

CESSNA 140A · 1950

N11115

CESSNA 172M

N111MD

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP HAWKER 900XP · 2007

N111W

GRUMMAN G-44A · 1945

N111XC

TIM MARTIN CCK-1865 · 2014

N113YK

YAKOVLEV YAK 52 · 1991

N113YZ

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26E · 1973

N114BP

VICKERS/SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MARK XIV · 1945

N117TN

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1B · 1976

N1187M

CESSNA 172K · 1970

N1189W

CESSNA T182T · 2007

N118JD

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164A

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
Atlantic Aviation	$5.20 – $6.50/gal	Primary FBO

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet (up to 12,500 lbs)	$40 – $100
Midsize Jet (12,500–25,000 lbs)	$100 – $225
Super-Mid Jet (25,000–45,000 lbs)	$225 – $375
Heavy Jet (45,000+ lbs)	$375 – $600

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Airport Overview

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) is the primary commercial and general-aviation airport for northern Nevada, sitting just three miles southeast of downtown Reno and roughly an hour's drive from Lake Tahoe's north shore. Owned and operated by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, it combines airline service with robust private-aviation facilities, giving charter passengers terminal-free access through dedicated FBOs while retaining the runway length and instrument capability of a full international airport.

Runway Capability

With an 11,001-foot primary runway (17R/35L), a 9,000-foot parallel (17L/35R), and a 6,102-foot crosswind runway (8/26), KRNO handles everything from light jets to heavy, ultra-long-range aircraft. The long primary surface is particularly valuable here because the 4,415-foot field elevation reduces aircraft performance; the extra runway provides comfortable margins for fully fueled, high-gross-weight departures on warm days.

Charter Considerations

Reno-Tahoe is a popular private-aviation destination for Lake Tahoe skiing, Burning Man logistics, and Reno business travel. Atlantic Aviation and other on-field FBOs offer ramp-side car and rideshare access, rental delivery, and crew services. Because RNO is a busy commercial field, expect standard tower coordination and possible sequencing during airline pushes, though private arrivals bypass the main terminal entirely.

Safety & Planning

The dominant planning factor at Reno-Tahoe is density altitude. On hot summer afternoons, density altitude can climb well above 7,000 feet, extending takeoff rolls and flattening climb gradients. The surrounding Sierra Nevada and Carson Range also demand attention to terrain on departure and missed-approach procedures. Morning departures generally offer the best performance and smoothest conditions before afternoon thermals and convective activity build.

Seasonal & Operational Factors

Winters bring snow and periodic frontal systems that can drop ceilings to IFR minimums and require de-icing, while summers are hot and dry with strong afternoon density-altitude effects. Spring and fall offer the most reliable scheduling. Gusty westerly winds spilling over the Sierra are common; the airport's multiple runway headings provide good wind coverage so crosswinds rarely halt operations.

Regional Context

As a U.S. Customs port of entry, KRNO can clear international arrivals directly. For lighter aircraft or when slot and ramp flexibility matter, nearby relievers include Carson City Airport (KCXP) about 18 NM south and Reno-Stead Airport (KRTS) roughly 11 NM north. Truckee Tahoe (KTRK) to the west is the closer choice for north-shore Lake Tahoe destinations.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Reno-Stead Airport

KRTS · 11 NM from KRNO

Carson City Airport

KCXP · 18 NM from KRNO

Dayton Valley Airpark

KA34 · 19 NM from KRNO

Truckee Tahoe Airport

KTRK · 20 NM from KRNO

Frequently Asked Questions

The ICAO identifier for Reno-Tahoe International Airport is KRNO. The FAA designator is also KRNO. Use this code when filing flight plans and referencing the airport in official communications.

Located in Reno, NV, Reno-Tahoe International Airport has coordinates of 39.4991° N, 119.7681° W. Airport elevation: 4,415 feet MSL. The field is accessible from the local road network.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport operates 3 runways. The longest, 17R/35L (formerly designated 16L/34R), is 11,001 feet of concrete. The parallel 17L/35R is 9,000 feet and crosswind runway 8/26 is 6,102 feet. Performance planning should account for the 4,415-foot field elevation and summer density altitude.

Yes. KRNO's 11,001-foot primary runway and full instrument approaches accommodate the entire range of business jets, from light jets up to heavy and ultra-long-range types such as the Gulfstream G650 and Global 7500. The long runway provides useful margins for high-gross-weight departures on hot, high-density-altitude days.

Yes. Reno-Tahoe has full-service FBOs for private and charter traffic, including Atlantic Aviation, which operates 24/7 with Jet-A, hangar and ramp space, ground handling, and international/Customs coordination. Stellar Aviation also provides general-aviation handling at the field.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport has a field elevation of 4,415 feet above mean sea level. This affects aircraft performance calculations, particularly during hot weather when density altitude increases.

Yes. KRNO is served by a full ILS to the primary runway plus RNAV (GPS) and VOR approaches, with PAPI guidance on all three runways. As a towered, 24/7 airport, it supports reliable instrument operations year-round, including during winter low-ceiling events.

Contact The Jet Finder for charter availability from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (KRNO). Provide your destination, travel dates, and passenger count. We source aircraft from FAA Part 135 operators matched to KRNO's runway and facilities.

With 11,001 feet of primary runway, KRNO handles everything from piston singles and turboprops (King Air, PC-12) through light and midsize jets up to heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft. Operators should verify hot-day, high-density-altitude takeoff performance, but the long runway makes Reno-Tahoe suitable for nearly all business-aviation types.

Yes. Reno-Tahoe International is a towered airport operating 24/7, with the control tower on 118.7. It also provides ATIS, clearance delivery, and ground control frequencies, and is a busy commercial field, so expect standard ATC sequencing during airline pushes.

Confirm fuel availability at KRNO before arrival. Reno-Tahoe International Airport may offer 100LL, Jet-A, or both. Pricing is set by the FBO. AirNav provides crowd-sourced fuel price reports from visiting pilots.

Yes. KRNO is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection port of entry, so international arrivals can clear customs on the field. FBOs such as Atlantic Aviation coordinate Customs for private and charter aircraft. Contact The Jet Finder for international routing and clearance arrangements from Reno-Tahoe.

Current conditions at KRNO: check METAR/TAF on aviationweather.gov or your EFB. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is subject to NV's regional weather, which may include convective activity, low ceilings, or seasonal wind patterns.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport sits about three miles southeast of downtown Reno, a short drive of roughly 10 minutes. It is also about an hour from Lake Tahoe's north shore. FBO-arranged car service, rideshare, and rental cars are the standard ground connections.

For aircraft parking at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, contact the FBO at KRNO. Most GA airports offer both transient and overnight tiedowns. Hangar space, if available, should be reserved in advance.

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