RELEASE – Red, White and Ready to Fly at Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Travelers Should Plan Ahead for a Busy Holiday Weekend 

RENO, Nev. (July 2, 2025) – Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July travel period and is encouraging passengers to plan ahead. Travel volumes are expected to match last year’s numbers, with the busiest days forecasted to be Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7, when the airport expects more than 16,000 total passengers each day. The surrounding travel days are also expected to be active but with daily averages of around 14,000 passengers. 

Parking Reservations & Extended Rideshare Discount 

• With limited parking and peak summer travel, passengers are urged to reserve parking in advance at RenoAirport.com/parking. A reservation guarantees a spot, even if the garage closes to drive-up customers. 

• RNO is extending its discounted rideshare program through the summer. Travelers can use code RNOSummer25 to receive $5 off each ride to or from the airport, up to six times between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2025. 

Top Trending Destinations and Air Travel Insights 

According to AAA’s 2025 Independence Day travel forecast, air travel is soaring to new heights this holiday. AAA projects a record 5.84 million travelers nationwide will fly to their destinations this week—up 1.4% over last year’s record. Air travelers now account for about 8% of all Fourth of July holiday travelers. 

AAA’s list of top U.S. destinations this year includes several nonstops from RNO: 

• Seattle, WA 

• Denver, CO 

• New York, NY 

• Atlanta, GA 

For a full list of RNO’s nonstop destinations, visit renoairport.com/flights/non-stop-destinations. 

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The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) operates two of the most important economic drivers for our region–the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and the Reno-Stead Airport (RTS). The RTAA is financially self-sufficient, meaning it is funded through airport operations and not state or local taxes. Eleven airlines serve RNO, flying to multiple nonstop destinations throughout the United States and Mexico. For more details, visit www.renoairport.com.