KRNO

VFR

RENO/TAHOE INTL

RENO · NEVADA

Elev
4,414.9'
Longest RWY
11,001'17R/35L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:55Z
Airport diagram · tap to openMore charts →
Before you fly into KRNO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
5,214.9'
MSL · field 4,414.9' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KRNO

Current METAR

Observed 17:55Z

KRNO 271755Z 08007KT 050V110 10SM SCT060 11/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01111039 10111 20006 58003
Wind
080° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
4,920 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 5,215 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAREN GRIFFIN, A.A.E.
Address
P O BOX 12490, RENO NV 89510-2490

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 7 kt
RWY 08
077°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 077° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,215 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17R/35L167° / 347°11,001 ftCONCStandard L
17L/35R167° / 347°9,000 ftCONCStandard L
08/26Favored77° / 257°6,102 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17R11,001'11,001'11,001'10,001'PAPI 4-box left(3.06°)MALSR
35L11,001'11,001'11,001'10,011'PAPI 4-box left(3.54°)MALSR243', gnd, 8050' from thr, 1500' R of cntrln, slope 32
17L9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
35R9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3.35°)
085,854'5,854'6,102'5,854'PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)118', pole, 2625' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 20
266,102'6,102'6,102'6,102'PAPI 4-box left(3°)44', tree, 1150' from thr, 275' R of cntrln, slope 21

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 17R
LD · CAT I
RNO
110.9
RWY 35L
LD · CAT I
AGY
109.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 35L
KRNO · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Glider and soaring operations occur 30 to 50 miles south of the airport during visual flight rules weather and mountain wave wind conditions from 1100 to sunset.Show FAA
  • The airport is a noise sensitive area in all quadrants. Pilots of turbojet aircraft should use recommended noise abatement procedures available on request.Show FAA
  • Military aircraft noise abatement critical procedures require terminating afterburner as soon as possible then climbing to 6500 feet mean sea level as soon as possible.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A between north taxiway B and taxiway D is closed to aircraft with wingspan greater than 149 feet.Show FAA
  • The apron has 22 feet by 6 feet aircraft ground equipment age boxes located to the east of each parking spot.Show FAA
  • Aircraft over 12,500 pounds require written prior permission for training flights. For further information contact airport operations at 1-775-328-6600.Show FAA
  • Military aircraft transient aircraft execute straight-in full stop approach. Overhead pattern is not authorized for transient aircraft.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C between taxiway L and taxiway D is closed to air carrier aircraft.Show FAA
  • Air National Guard operations are from 1430 to 2359 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays and scheduled days off; other times by NOTAM; Defense Switched Network 830-4709 or commercial 775-788-4709.Show FAA
  • Air National Guard communications security material storage is available with prior coordination at building 152 CF/SCXS, Defense Switched Network 830-4798.Show FAA
  • Intensive glider activity is in the vicinity of the airport and surrounding areas up to 18,000 feet.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C between taxiway L and taxiway D is restricted to aircraft 100,000 pounds or less.Show FAA
  • Pilots of non-turbojet aircraft should use the best noise abatement procedures and settings. Avoid flying over populated areas as much as feasible.Show FAA
  • All commercial aircraft must contact ground control for advisories prior to pushback on the terminal ramp.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission is required for transient aircraft parking with wingspans greater than 75 feet. Call 775-328-6600.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are present in all quadrants during all seasons. They are concentrated northwest of runway 17R and east of runway 17L.Show FAA
  • Taxiway M is closed to air carrier aircraft.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 13 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Taxiway J east of runway 17L/35R is closed to air carrier aircraft.Show FAA
  • Air National Guard requires prior permission requested 24 hours in advance.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17R/35LThe pavement classification rating value for runway 17R/35L is 917 rigid B W T.Show FAA
  • 17L/35RThe pavement classification rating value for runway 17L/35R is 1034 rigid continuous welded concrete with tire pressure limitation.Show FAA
  • 08/26The pavement classification rating value for runway 08/26 is 787 rigid C W T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35LThe approach ratio is 37 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 35L.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing rights are required at the airport. Prior permission required. Call (775) 784-5585. After hours landing without prior approval is not authorized.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level for single engine aircraft and 1000 feet above ground level for multiengine, turboprop, and jet aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KRNO

Answer card
ICAO
KRNO
Name
RENO/TAHOE INTL
Location
RENO, NEVADA
Elevation
4,414.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,214.9 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
17R/35L · 11,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
19
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Reno/Tahoe Intl sits in Reno, Nevada at 4,414.9 ft MSL. It has three concrete runways. The longest is 17R/35L at 11,001 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. Two ILS approaches are published for the 17R and 35L ends. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for single-engine aircraft, which is 5,214.9 ft MSL. Multiengine, turboprop and jet traffic uses 1,000 ft AGL.

Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Stellar Aviation of Reno is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Reno is a noise-sensitive field in all quadrants. Turbojet crews should use the recommended noise abatement procedures on request. Non-turbojet pilots should use the best noise abatement settings they can. Avoid populated areas when practical.

This is a busy Class C airport with NORCAL approach frequencies in use. High elevation matters here. Expect performance planning to matter on departure and arrival. Glider and soaring activity can also be present south of the airport during VFR mountain-wave conditions from 1100 to sunset.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KRNO?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for single-engine aircraft. That is 5,214.9 ft MSL at Reno/Tahoe Intl. Multiengine, turboprop and jet traffic uses 1,000 ft AGL.
Is KRNO towered 24 hours a day?
Yes. Reno/Tahoe Intl has a control tower with 24-hour hours listed in the facts.
What ILS approaches are available at KRNO?
There are 2 ILS approaches published. They serve runway ends 17R and 35L.
What is the longest runway at KRNO?
The longest runway is 17R/35L at 11,001 ft. The other runways are 17L/35R at 9,000 ft and 08/26 at 6,102 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KRNO?
Atlantic Aviation and Stellar Aviation of Reno are on the field. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A. Stellar carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Does KRNO require landing rights or prior permission?
Yes. Landing rights are required and prior permission is required. The facts also say after-hours landing without prior approval is not authorized. Call the airport contact before you go.
Is KRNO a noise-sensitive airport?
Yes. The airport is noise sensitive in all quadrants. Turbojet pilots should use the recommended noise abatement procedures on request. Non-turbojet pilots should use the best noise abatement settings possible. Avoid populated areas when practical.
Are there any special operational issues at KRNO?
Yes. Glider and soaring activity can occur 30 to 50 miles south of the airport during VFR mountain-wave conditions from 1100 to sunset. The field also sits at 4,414.9 ft MSL, so performance planning matters.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into KRNO with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial