Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), Nevada
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Overview
Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO) is a towered, tier-1 public airport serving Reno, Nevada, roughly 97 nautical miles from its metro reference point. The field handles both commercial and business aviation traffic across three concrete runways, with the longest stretching 11,001 feet, and offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel with CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement available onsite. Sitting at 4,415 feet elevation in a mountain valley setting, KRNO combines air carrier operations with substantial military, glider, and general aviation activity in the surrounding airspace.
Runways
Reno / Tahoe International has three paved runways. The longest, 17R/35L, is 11,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Reno / Tahoe International has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Reno / Tahoe International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Reno / Tahoe International recorded 17,659 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KRNO is somewhat concentrated in the summer months, with August and July showing the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 1,725 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Reno / Tahoe International averages 23.9 days above 90°F in July, 26.6 freeze days in December and 1.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.9°F, and December the coldest, at 46.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Reno / Tahoe International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for transient aircraft parking with wingspans greater than 75 feet.
Military aircraft: transient aircraft must execute a straight-in full-stop approach. Overhead patterns are not authorized for transient aircraft.
Glider and soaring operations occur 30 to 50 miles south of the airport during VFR weather and mountain wave wind conditions, from 1100 local until sunset.
Taxiway C between Taxiway L and Taxiway D is closed to air carrier aircraft.
Taxiway A between north Taxiway B and Taxiway D is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 149 feet.
Intensive glider activity occurs in the vicinity of the airport and surrounding areas up to 18,000 feet.
Air National Guard: prior permission required, with 24-hour prior notice required.
Taxiway M is closed to air carrier aircraft.
Taxiway J east of Runway 17L/35R is closed to air carrier aircraft.
Taxiway C between Taxiway L and Taxiway D is restricted to aircraft weighing 100,000 pounds or less.
Aircraft over 12,500 pounds require written prior permission for training flights. Contact airport operations for further information.
Waterfowl are present in all quadrants year-round, concentrated northwest of Runway 17R and east of Runway 17L.
The approach ratio is 37:1 to the displaced threshold.
The airport lies within a noise-sensitive area in all quadrants. Pilots of turbojet aircraft should use recommended noise abatement procedures, available on request.
Continuing the noise note: pilots of non-turbojet aircraft should use best abatement procedures and power settings, and should avoid flying over populated areas as much as feasible.
Military aircraft: for noise abatement, afterburner use is critical to terminate as soon as possible, followed by a climb to 6,500 feet MSL as soon as possible.
PCR VALUE: 787/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1034/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 917/R/B/W/T
All commercial aircraft must contact ground control for advisories prior to pushback on the terminal ramp.
Air National Guard operations run 1430-2359Z++ Monday through Friday, except holidays and scheduled days off. Other times are by NOTAM or by contacting the Air National Guard directly.
Air National Guard: the apron has 22-foot by 6-foot aircraft ground equipment boxes located east of each parking spot.
Air National Guard: COMSEC material storage is available with prior coordination at 152 CF/SCXS.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 13 degrees Celsius.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Reno / Tahoe International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Reno / Stead (KRTS), 11.32 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KRNO?
Reno / Tahoe International's longest runway is 17R/35L, a 11,001-foot concrete surface with a width of 150 feet. The airport also operates 17L/35R at 9,000 feet and a crosswind runway, 08/26, at 6,102 feet, both also concrete and 150 feet wide. Field elevation at KRNO is 4,415 feet, which factors into density altitude planning given the summer heat profile. All three runways are paved and support a mix of air carrier, business aviation, and military traffic. Dispatchers should note the airport is towered and operates on an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule.
Are there parking restrictions for transient aircraft at KRNO?
Yes, Reno / Tahoe International requires prior permission for transient aircraft parking when wingspan exceeds 75 feet, with a 24-hour PPR window specified in airport remarks. Separately, aircraft over 12,500 pounds conducting training flights need written PPR, arranged through airport operations. Certain taxiway segments carry their own restrictions independent of the parking rule: Taxiway C between Taxiway L and Taxiway D is limited to aircraft of 100,000 pounds or less and is closed to air carrier aircraft entirely. Crews operating larger transient aircraft or conducting training should coordinate parking and taxi routing before arrival at KRNO.
What noise abatement procedures apply at KRNO?
Reno / Tahoe International sits within a noise-sensitive area across all quadrants, and specific procedures apply by aircraft type. Turbojet pilots are asked to follow recommended noise abatement procedures, available on request from airport operations. Non-turbojet pilots are expected to use best abatement procedures and power settings and to avoid overflying populated areas where feasible. Military aircraft face additional requirements: transient military aircraft must fly a straight-in full-stop approach with overhead patterns not authorized, and afterburner use must be terminated as soon as possible followed by a climb to 6,500 feet MSL. These layered rules reflect the airport's proximity to residential areas surrounding KRNO.
Does KRNO see significant glider or wildlife activity nearby?
Yes, Reno / Tahoe International reports both. Glider and soaring operations occur 30 to 50 miles south of the airport during VFR weather and mountain wave wind conditions, from 1100 local until sunset. Separately, intensive glider activity has also been reported in the immediate vicinity of the airport and surrounding areas up to 18,000 feet. Waterfowl activity is present in all quadrants year-round, with concentration noted northwest of Runway 17R and east of Runway 17L. Crews operating into and out of KRNO should factor both glider traffic and bird activity into approach and departure planning.
Is KRNO a cold temperature airport, and what does that mean for operations?
Yes, Reno / Tahoe International is designated a cold temperature airport, with altitude correction required at or below minus 13 degrees Celsius. This designation affects instrument approach procedures, since cold temperatures cause altimeters to read higher than true altitude, requiring pilots to apply corrections to published minimum altitudes. Winter climate data supports this designation: the airport averages over 25 days below freezing in January and December. Crews flying cold-weather operations into KRNO should confirm applicable corrections are built into their approach planning before winter arrivals.