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Reno Tahoe International Airport

Reno, Nevada (United States)
IATA: RNO ICAO: KRNO
Longest Active Runway
11,001 ft
3,353 meters
Field Elevation
4,415 ft
1,346 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
39.4991°, -119.7680°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#365 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#585 of 7558
Top 7.8% percentile worldwide
National Standing (United States)
#38 in US
#116 of 2020 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+10%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Reno Tahoe International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,001 ft (3,353 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #365. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #585 worldwide (Top 7.8%) and #38 nationally in United States.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Reno-Tahoe International Airport combines high-desert terrain challenges with high-capacity airfield infrastructure. Elevated at 4,415 ft MSL in the Truckee Meadows, thin air and summer heat demand long runways for heavy commercial flights. Runway 17R/35L provides 11,002 ft of grooved asphalt, allowing passenger and cargo jets to depart safely while executing precision mountain obstacle departure procedures.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Three active runways: parallel pair 17L/35R (9,000 ft) / 17R/35L (11,002 ft / 3,353 m) and crosswind Runway 08/26 (6,102 ft).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Built in 1929 as Hubbard Field by Boeing Air Transport. Acquired by Reno in 1953; hosted military operations and transformed into a major passenger gateway for Lake Tahoe and Silicon Valley tech commuters.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Primary aviation hub for Northern Nevada, located 115 NM northeast of Sacramento (SMF) on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Located at an elevation of 4,415 ft (1,346 m MSL) surrounded by mountains; summer temperatures exceeding 38°C create severe density altitude penalties and mountain rotor turbulence.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record & NFDC Surveyed Aeronautical Data · AirNav RNO Master Record ↗
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Reno Tahoe International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 4,415 ft (1,346 m MSL) in Reno. Operating in high density-altitude conditions, aircraft true airspeed on takeoff and landing runs noticeably higher than indicated airspeed, requiring extended runway lengths.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Primary aviation hub for Northern Nevada, located 115 NM northeast of Sacramento (SMF) on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada. The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,001 ft (3,353 m)

Reno Tahoe International Airport's active flight strips comprise 17R/35L (11,001 ft), 17L/35R (9,000 ft), 08/26 (6,102 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,001 ft (3,353 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
17R/35L 11,001 ft (3353m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
17L/35R 9,000 ft (2743m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
08/26 6,102 ft (1860m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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