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MoreRNO Infrastructure Program

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Reno-Tahoe International Airport is transforming the way you travel. The multi-year infrastructure program, MoreRNO, will bring more local restaurants and shops. More space to park your car. More room to hug your loved ones. More architecture inspired by the Reno-Tahoe region. More art to complement the thriving local art scene. More ways to move you.

As we move into a new era for our beloved airport, we will do our best to maintain the convenience you’ve come to know and the amenities you love even as we grow. Please be patient and understanding. ‘Cause we all want more of a good thing and good things take time.

Approx. $1 Billion in Infrastructure Investments

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is pursuing every potential funding source possible to pay for MoreRNO projects throughout the airport. To meet the growing demand for air travel in our region, a wide range of federal, state, and private funding as well as bonds are all under consideration.

RTAA is self-sufficient and does not receive any dedicated state or local tax revenue to fund its operations. Every dollar made at RNO is invested back in to the airport, and help bring you more of what you love about RNO.

Aerial map of airport with seven areas annotated for construction projects.

Overview

MoreRNO Timeline

2024

  1. Project Completed in 2024

    Ticketing Hall Expansion

    • Project cost $32M
    • Improve passenger wayfinding and circulation
    • Increase airline queuing by 113%
    • Build restrooms and provide more amenities
    • Allow for advanced travel technology
    • Provide more space (an additional 10,000sf) and natural light
    Passenger walking through Ticketing Hall walkway. Front view of Arrivals and Departures screens with brown chairs in the Ticketing Hall. Ticketing Hall directional signage reading "All Gates", "Ticketing/Check-in", and "Restrooms".

  2. Project Completion in 2024

    Loop Road Improvements

    • Project cost ~$14.2M
    • Make improvements associated with safety and security
    • Meets full ADA requirements
    • Preserve critical infrastructure by reconstructing six travel lanes
    Ticketing Hall exterior in the evening. Howard W. Cannon Terminal exterior and Beacon Tower.

  3. Construction in 2024

    Ground Transportation Center

    • Project cost ~$299M (Public Private Partnership)
    • Improve customer experience for rental cars, rideshares, taxis/cabs and public transportation
    • Alleviate 600+ additional public parking spaces in close proximity to the terminal
    Ground Transportation Center exterior rendering with walking path from RNO and architectural elements. Ground Transportation Center exterior rendering with curved architectural elements. Ground Transportation center rendering with lighted Rental Car Return area.

  4. Construction in 2024

    RNO Police Department and RTAA Headquarters

    • Project cost ~70M
    • Police station will be state-of-the-art with ideal airside, terminal and landside access
    • Administrative headquarters will house Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) staff and free up space in the existing terminal for revenue generating opportunities for tenants
    Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Police and Administrative Headquarters exterior rendering. Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Police and Administrative Headquarters exterior rendering.

  5. Construction in 2025

    New Concourses

    • Project cost ~$570M
    • Improve experience for passengers, airlines tenants, and airport employees
    • Bringing more food and retail options – increasing space for concessions
    • More gates to accommodate larger aircraft and improve operations
    • Upgrade technology to help with airline scheduling and shared kiosks
    Concourse rendering with seating area and concessions. Concourse rendering of waiting area and restaurant. Concourse rendering of gate and waiting area. Concourse rendering.
MoreRNO Progress

Current Construction

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