Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) Information
(Reno, Nevada - NV, USA)
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport lies just to the edge of the Washoe County, Nevada city of Reno and serves its metropolitan district, areas of eastern
California and the western region of Nevada. It is a popular destination with tourists year-round due to its location close to
Lake Tahoe, with its winter skiing and summer holiday resorts. Recent alterations have been made to the terminal, in order to accommodate new state-of-the-art body-scanners.
The airport is one of the busiest in the region, handling over five million passengers every year, with Southwest being the carrier offering the most flights. Other US full-service airlines offering domestic routes are American, Delta, US Airways and United, with favorite destinations including
Phoenix,
Los Angeles,
Las Vegas,
Dallas,
San Francisco,
Denver,
Salt Lake City and
Seattle.
Set up against the Sierra Nevada foothills, Reno is almost as famous as Las Vegas for its casinos and nightlife, although the stunning natural beauty of the region and its outdoor sports options attract as many visitors year-round as do its gambling dens. As a result, the airport complex is growing fast, with over US$10 million spent on its development during the last decade.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Address: 2001 East Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada NV, 89502, USA
Tel: +1 775 328 6400
The airport is situated just 4 miles / 6.5 km from the center of Reno and a comfortable drive from the beauties and holiday resorts of Lake Tahoe. Nearby
Carson City is another popular visitor destination. Onward transportation offerings on the complex are comprehensive.
Reno-Tahoe Airport (RNO) Guide
Facilities:
- ATMs are conveniently located in both the Arrivals and Departures areas
- Currency exchange services are not provided
- Internet access is available within all areas
- Gaming machines are found in the lobby and in both concourses
- Massage chairs are located in the Baggage Claim area and on both concourses
- Vehicles are available for hire through Dollar, Advantage, Enterprise, National, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, National and Alamo
- A dog park is provided for four-legged passengers
- Assistance for the disabled is available on request and includes wheelchair provision
- Three eateries and three bars are found within the airport's concourses, in the terminal lobby and in the Baggage Claim area, including the Mountain House Diner, the Vista Bar and Max's Eatz
- Retail stores are offered in the lobby and on B and C concourses, including Brighton Jewelry, a PGA Golf Tour Shop and the Reno-Tahoe Travel Mart
- Short-term and long-term parking is provided opposite the terminal
Cars
From the airport, downtown Reno is easily reached within ten minutes or so by hire car via the well-signposted I-80 (Plumb Lane), which leads to South Virginal Street (US-395 / SR-430) northbound and ultimately to the city center. Along the way you will pass by landmarks such as the Earl Wooster High School, the Quality Inn Reno-Sparks Convention Center, the Bruce R. Thompson Courthouse and Federal Building, and the Washoe County Library.
Buses
The city bus service, operated by RTC Ride via route 19, departs from outside of the Baggage Claim area of the airport and gives onward transportation to the downtown district, connecting with buses to Carson City and other destinations. RTC also provides a door-to-door paratransit service for disabled passengers.
Taxis and Limos
Taxis to downtown Reno are provided outside the Arrivals area's D doors by more than ten different cab companies, although must be booked at the terminal or online in advance. A number of on-demand limo companies also serve the airport and can be reserved in advance online.