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    Inside the New Gen A&B Concourses

    A MoreRNO Community Feedback Event

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    Inside the New Gen A&B Concourses

    A MoreRNO Community Feedback Event

Watch, Explore and Share Feedback

A Virtual Look Inside

 

If you missed our community event on May 22, 2025, you can explore it here virtually. Take a closer look at what’s ahead for the new A and B Concourses, also known as “New Gen A&B,” and see how community input continues to shape the future of RNO. You can also visit our concourses project page for more details.

We had a great turnout with thoughtful questions, ideas and meaningful conversations about the future of our airport. Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared what matters to you most.

(Watch time: 1:10 minutes)

 

Whether you’re just starting to explore or digging deeper, we invite you to watch the videos below. Start with the main presentation, then explore each breakout session. When you’re ready, please fill out our feedback form. We’ve curated a few questions to help us better understand what travelers need today and tomorrow. Your additional input at this 75 percent design milestone helps ensure the final project reflects the spirit of our region and community.

Inside the New Gen A&B Concourses

Main Presentation

 

Hear from Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority President and CEO Daren Griffin as he shares how the community shaped the vision for the new A and B Concourses. In early surveys, nearly half of participants used the word “more” when describing what they wanted from the airport’s future: more natural light, more amenities, more food and beverage options, more of what they already loved about RNO. This project honors that feedback while preserving the ease and convenience travelers value. This recap video outlines how the new design reflects the unique character of our region and what’s next in the construction process.

Opening remarks were provided by local leaders including Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson, Washoe County Commissioner Chair Alexis Hill and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, who shared their support for the transformation as northern Nevada experiences rapid growth across business, residential and tourism sectors.

Watch time: 37:32 minutes

Learn more about the concourses
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Inside the New Gen A&B Concourses

Event Breakout Sessions

Thoughtful Upgrades for All Abilities

1. Accessibility and Inclusive Design

 

We are committed to going beyond compliance to create inclusive spaces for all. In addition to meeting ADA airport design standards, the new concourses will feature amenities aimed for ease of use and movement for all abilities. The new concourses will feature 24 fully accessible boarding bridges and level transitions, nursing rooms, family restrooms, baby changing and adult changing rooms and pet relief stations on each concourse, while prioritizing clear wayfinding, ease of movement and intuitive concourse design.

Watch time: 4:54 minutes

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    Inclusive Amenities

    New spaces and amenities to help families and travelers of all abilities

  • Rendering of new concourse restroom layout showing ease of use and intuitive way-finding

    Accessible Spaces

    Touchless restroom experiences and more room within stalls allows for better ease of use

More Public Art

2. Arts at the Airport Program

 

Through the Arts at the Airport program, we’re dedicating at least 1 percent of design and construction costs for capital improvement projects in public areas, such as the new concourses, to permanent public art.

In addition to this investment, the program supports rotating local art in the depARTures Gallery on the C Concourse Connector, which will be reimagined in the new design, as well as live performances throughout the terminal. Artist opportunities will be announced soon, tied to each project milestone.

Watch time: 10:48 minutes

Learn More

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    $2 Million+ Public Art Budget

    Made up of a minimum 1% of design and construction costs of capital improvement projects

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    15+ Potential Art Locations

    Throughout the new A and B Concourses including restrooms, eating areas, gates, walkways and more

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    Artwork Types

    Interactive
    Sculptural
    Performance
    Wall-based
    Ceiling Artwork
    Floor Artwork

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    Artwork Goal

    Create a “wow” moment, reflect the region, enliven spaces with art and enhance the traveler experience throughout the journey

Bringing Local Business to RNO

3. Concessions Program

 

With the new concourses comes a significantly larger and more robust concessions program. From food and beverage to retail and gaming, the concourses have been reimagined with community input. Throughout our Best Bites and Brands Campaign, we’ve listened to what you want to see at RNO and we’re still collecting feedback. If you are interested in bringing your business to the airport, we’d love to hear from you.

Watch time: 6:19 minutes

Learn More
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  • Rendering of concourse end cap with large and open areas with concessions and gaming

Modern Mountain Design

4. Concourse Interiors and Exteriors

 

As shown in the main presentation, elements of the Reno-Tahoe region are woven throughout the design to bring passengers along a journey through northern Nevada. From textures including weathered steel and corrugated metal, to finishes in masonry and wood, the “Modern Mountain” design brings a sense of place to every step throughout the concourses. These materials are meant to inspire visitors and feel like home to our community.

Watch time: 5:35 minutes

Reno-Tahoe Inspiration

 

The natural beauty and character of our region inspired every aspect of the new concourse design. Local colors, materials and textures will create a stronger sense of place, making RNO feel even more comfortable and welcoming for travelers.

  • Rendering of the concourse restrooms with Lake Tahoe imagery inspiration

    “Sierra Blue”

    A nod to Lake Tahoe’s clear blue waters is found in restroom color palettes

  • Rendering of the concourse bend with Reno imagery inspiration

    “New Reno”

    Urban energy meets clean design in the concourse bend

  • Rendering of the concourse gate lounges with high desert imagery inspiration

    “High Desert”

    Textures and materials inspired by the Sierra Nevada wilderness

  • Rendering of the concourse hub with Dark Sky Sanctuary inspiration

    “Dark Sky Sanctuary”

    A cosmic finish at concourse hubs reflect Nevada’s famous night skies

Operations During Construction

5. Passenger and Employee Experience

 

This breakout session from the New A and B Concourse Community Event outlines how gate closures and consolidations will be phased during construction. The first changes begin with the south-facing gates on the current B Concourse as work starts on the new A Concourse. The process will repeat as each phase is completed.

Signage will be updated throughout the terminal, but we recommend arriving early, as your usual gate may be relocated.

Watch time: 4:34 minutes

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    Gate Reductions & Consolidations

    Gate assignments will change often throughout the project to account for construction needs

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    Gate Flexibility & Technology

    Our common use technology transition allows airlines to use any gate and counter available

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    Temporary Walkout Gates

    Ground-level enclosed ramps and portable passenger walkways will be in use for certain gates

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    Construction Walls & Signage

    New construction walls and signage will help guide passengers through the terminal

Additional Projects

6. MoreRNO Program

 

This session included a review of other projects within the MoreRNO Infrastructure Program. Most notably, this session outlined the upcoming Ground Transportation Center. To learn more about this project and others, visit the MoreRNO Program page.

Watch time: 5:31 minutes

About the program
Thoughts? Comments?

We want your feedback.

Please take a moment to complete our event feedback form. Each breakout session includes a few short questions to help us better understand your priorities and experiences. The full survey should take about 15 minutes to complete.

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