Civil Rights

Nondiscrimination Practices at RNO

Civil Rights Policies and Procedures

It is the policy of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority to fully comply with all federal and state civil rights laws, regulations and procedures.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA), the owner operator of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in the conduct of its business, including its Title VI responsibilities, and to the delivery of equitable and accessible airport services. RTAA recognizes its responsibilities to the communities in which it operates and to the society it serves.

It is the policy of RNO that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the receipt of its services on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability, or any other federally protected category as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. If you believe that you have been excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion or disability, you may file a complaint with RNO’s Title VI/§504 Administrator, within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination, in accordance with RNO’s Title VI Complaint Procedures.

Title VI Complaint Procedure and Instructions

RNO has established, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Complaint Procedures to be used by persons who allege a complaint of a violation of Title VI: If you believe that you have been excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or subjected to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, creed or disability in the receipt of the Airport’s services or related benefits.

Click here to access the Complaint Procedures and Instructions

Title VI Complaint Forms

Please download the forms to use the fillable form fields.

Download: Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Title VI Complaint Form

Por favor descargue los formularios para usar los campos de formulario rellenables.

Descarga: Autoridad Aeroportuaria de Reno-Tahoe Formulario de queja del Título VI

Title VI Plan and Community Participation Plan

Click download the Title VI Plan.

Click to download the Community Participation Plan (CPP)

The purpose of this CPP is to ensure that stakeholders or communities affected2 by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) projects or operations can be informed and participate and have their input thoughtfully considered in the key stages during airport planning efforts, regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, age, or disability (hereafter, the “protected bases”). This plan is provided in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and related authorities.3 This plan and associated reports regarding our CPP efforts will be communicated to the public in formats accessible to persons with disabilities and to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals.

Code of Federal Regulations – Title VI Practices

ADA Grievance Procedure

The traveling public and other persons as listed above who believe they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability, or have been denied access to services or accommodations required by law should contact

Ted Ohm, Senior Project Manager
ADA Compliance
Voice: (775) 328-6400
Fax: (775) 328-6428
Email: adacompliance@renoairport.com

Or use the form and procedure below.

ADA Grievance Procedure Documents and Forms

Please download the forms to use the fillable form fields.

Download: Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority ADA Grievance Procedure Document

Download: ADA Grievance Form

Por favor descargue los formularios para usar los campos de formulario rellenables.

Descarga: Política/Procedimiento ADA del Aeropuerto Internacional Reno-Tahoe

Descarga: Formulario de quejas ADA

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan

Business Diversity (DBE, ACDBE and ESB)

Our region is filled with diverse communities and we strive to work with local business partners that are representative of the diversity of Reno-Tahoe. We promote a strong sense of belonging by creating strategic opportunities for small, minority and women-owned businesses that result in an even better northern Nevada.

Learn More on our Business Diversity page.