Established by the Nevada State Legislature on July 1, 1977, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) owns and operates both Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Reno-Stead Airport (RTS), but its role goes way beyond runways and taxiways.

RTAA runs as a business and is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees who are appointed by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA). The RTAA board is committed to representing our diverse community and amplifying the values and attributes that make up our magnificent region. Separate from any other division of local government, the airport doesn’t receive any dedicated state or local tax revenue to fund its operations.

By connecting with our community—we connect our community with the world.

Planning for the Future

The best way to ensure the future of our region is to create it. Check out the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority’s 5-Year Strategic Plan, which outlines our priorities, goals, and what steps we’re taking to achieve them.

Financials Figured Out, Flights Ready to Go

RTAA’s award-winning, Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports have been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for over three decades. This award goes to annual financial reports that meet the highest standards of public financial reporting and accounting principles defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

In addition to this prestigious recognition, the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association has also been presented to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority for its annual budget document for the past two decades. We are very proud of the work that we do and are steadfast in the accurate, detailed reporting of it.

View some of our most recent reports below to better understand our commitment to this organization and the employees, airports, and financial planning that makes it all possible.

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The Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is an incredibly important asset to the region and generates a total economic impact of $3.6 billion annually (2023 Economic Impact Study). Thanks to the dedication and service of the many teams that join together to make everlasting impressions on travelers to and from our home, RNO proudly serves approximately 4.8 million passengers a year. In fact, the airport functions like a small city (you’ll hear this a lot)—with nearly 3,000 employees working for a variety of companies throughout—making RNO the 68th busiest commercial airport in the nation.

Located just minutes from downtown Reno and less than an hour from some of the finest ski resorts and outdoor recreation in the world, RNO is the ultimate gateway to Lake Tahoe and our entire region.

With 11 commercial airlines, 3 cargo carriers, and 20+ nonstop destinations that will also get you virtually anywhere in the world in just one stop, RNO is dedicated to moving you.

Learn more about our nonstop destinations.

It’s All in the Numbers

Each month, RNO compiles passenger, cargo, and operational statistics that we post here to share with the public.

These statistics include enplaned and deplaned passenger/cargo totals, load factors, market shares, and other important figures. As airports are essential to the economic development of cities, countries, and regions, the strong numbers from our airport are a reflection of the success of Reno-Tahoe. The report is posted approximately 30 days after the end of the reporting month (For example, the March report would be posted on or after April 30.) Statistics from a previous year are available upon request. Please use our Contact Us form for additional information.

Take a peek at some of our latest stats:

Reno-Stead Airport (RTS) is one of the many major economic hubs in northern Nevada. Since 1966, RTS has been the site of the National Championship Air Races, military operations, an FAA Designated UAS test range, and was the birthplace of the Lear Fan, a revolution in airplane design.

Located approximately 15 miles north of Reno, RTS has worked tirelessly with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to develop an air tanker fire fighting facility and has added more than 9,000 feet of new runways and upgraded runway lighting to the space.

On December 16, 2013, the new Reno-Stead Airport Terminal Building opened to serve the General Aviation community. The two-story, 12,000 sq. ft. building provides an Emergency Operations Center, The Freedom Flight Terminal—which is dedicated to veterans who have served in the armed forces—an Administrative Office, a Community Conference Room, and a Pilot’s Lounge.

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) works diligently with the Reno-Tahoe Aviation Group (RTAG), a membership-based organization of pilots and aviation enthusiasts who aim to support the thriving General Aviation (GA) community in the Reno-Tahoe area.

Reno Stead Airport (RTS) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) support general aviation, and these airports are where GA takes flight! More than 100 daily GA flight operations take off from RNO and the 5,000-acre general aviation facility at Reno-Stead Airport (RTS) serves as a reliever airport for RNO when needed.

From small single-engine prop planes to helicopters, medevacs, and large corporate jets, RNO has the staff, airfield, and services to meet your needs.