4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The TSA agents were all greeting, professional, and helpful at every turn.”
Dana Dennis5★ on Google
Airports / Nevada / RNO
Large airport · RNO
Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Reno, Nevada · 4,415 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
4,189 ratings
3
Operators based
4,415
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Reno, NevadaELEV 4,415 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
4,189
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
4,415
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
18 nm
To the nearest alternate
Carson Airport (CSN), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO / RNO) is a large commercial airport serving Reno, Nevada. Field elevation is 4,415 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, RNO is a home base: Advantage Flight Solutions, LLC, Blue Skies Aviation & Logistics LLC, and Flight Level Aviation, LLC operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Carson Airport (CSN, 18 nm), Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 20 nm), and Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL, 38 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 11,001-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Lake Tahoe, CA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RNO to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KRNO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Reno
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSitting in the desert valley at the foot of the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, Atlantic Aviation RNO provides stunning views upon arrival and takeoff. We are open 24/7 allowing you to enjoy our beautiful and comfortable facility, plus comprehensive services, such as ground, large charter and international handling, customs and much more.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0500-2100 On-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 131.6
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Parking
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Stellar Aviation Reno
Your FBO? Claim it, freeStellar Aviation, Reno’s newest full-service FBO, offers modern facilities and exceptional service for aircraft, passengers, and crew. Our state-of-the-art terminal spans 6,000 sq. ft., complemented by a 30,000 sq. ft. hangar and newly built hangar and office spaces, totaling over 75,000 sq. ft. of hangar and office space across 15 acres.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7 FBO services
- Unicom 122.85
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport itself is beautiful with plenty of coffee options and food options in the terminals!”
John Heiligenthal5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s a smaller airport, which made everything incredibly easy to navigate—from arrival to departure.”
Bericbogan5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Reno Tahoe International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KRNO
IATA
RNO
FAA / Local
RNO
Elevation
4,415 ft
Coordinates
39.4991° N · 119.7680° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NV fields
state range 1,870–6,259 ft
At 4,415 ft, RNO sits higher than 53% of the 30 Nevada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,001 ft
- 17R/35L11,001 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 17L/35R9,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 08/266,102 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,001 ft
RNO's 11,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 4,415 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 18nmCSNCarson AirportCarson City
- 20nmTKFTruckee Tahoe AirportTruckee
- 38nmTVLLake Tahoe AirportSouth Lake Tahoe
- 50nmNFLFallon Naval Air StationFallon
- 65nmLOLDerby FieldLovelock
- 81nmBABBeale Air Force BaseBeale Air Force Base
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKRNO · Reno Tahoe International Airport · Reno, NV
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RNO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 166 nm | 47m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 300 nm | 1h 6m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 323 nm | 1h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 366 nm | 1h 15m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 474 nm | 1h 30m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 490 nm | 1h 32m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 517 nm | 1h 36m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 594 nm | 1h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RNO?
- Reno Tahoe International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RNO?
- Reno Tahoe International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at RNO?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Reno Tahoe International Airport as a home base, including Advantage Flight Solutions, LLC, Blue Skies Aviation & Logistics LLC, Flight Level Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Reno Tahoe International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve RNO: Atlantic Aviation Reno and Stellar Aviation Reno. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to RNO?
- The closest alternate is Carson Airport (CSN), about 18 nm away, followed by Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RNO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 6m (300 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 9m (323 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 15m (366 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.