The Future of RTS
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is updating the Reno-Stead Airport Master Plan to guide the next two decades of development. RTS, located 15 miles north of Reno, is a vital general aviation airport and an emerging hub for economic growth in Northern Nevada. It supports a wide range of activity, including general aviation, firefighting operations and FAA-designated unmanned aircraft systems testing.
With its Freedom Flight Terminal, recent infrastructure upgrades and strong partnerships, RTS continues to advance aviation innovation. Significant land available for industrial development also positions the airport to drive job growth and investment as it honors its aviation heritage and plans for the future.
Freedom Flight Terminal
The Reno-Stead Airport Freedom Flight Terminal is dedicated to the airport’s history and the nation’s veterans who have served in the armed forces. The terminal, opened in 2013, serves the general aviation community. The two-story, 12,000 sqft building provides an Emergency Operations Center, administrative office, community conference room, and a Pilot’s Lounge. Recent improvements include a new Air Tanker Fire Fighting Facility opened by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as well as 9,000 feet of new runway, pavement and upgrades to runway lighting.
Click for information on using the Community Room at the Reno-Stead Airport Terminal.
FAA Designated Test Site
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) named the state of Nevada as one of six Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) designated test sites, and the Reno-Stead Airport was identified as a testing range by the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS). UAS, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) or drones, are used by the military, government, businesses, farmers and others who are expanding drone programs, like the University of Nevada, Reno.
Stead Solvent Site
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is leading proactive environmental initiatives and remediation techniques for what is known as the Stead Solvent Site.
Arts at the Airport
Arts at the Airport Reno-Stead will continue to showcase the heart of aviation and historical themes while promoting more art at the general aviation airport.
