RELEASE – Thanksgiving Travel at Reno-Tahoe International Airport Still Projected to Be Busy as Flight Schedules Normalize

More Than 14,000 Travelers Expected on Peak Days During the Holiday Weekend 

RENO, Nev. (Nov. 19, 2025) – Passengers traveling through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) should plan for the usual busy holiday crowds as projected passenger volumes remain strong after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted recent flight reductions. 

Passenger volumes are projected to be within range of last year’s holiday totals, with Nov. 25, 26 and 30 expected to be the busiest travel days, each bringing an estimated 14,000–15,000 total passengers through the terminal. While flight schedules are stabilizing, these projections are above an average travel day at RNO, and passengers should plan accordingly. 

What Travelers Should Know 

• Arrive early: Plan to be at the airport at least 2 hours before your boarding time. 

• Anticipate overflow parking: Check parking availability in real time before heading to the airport, consider catching a ride or reserve your spot in advance at renoairport.com/parking. 

• Expect potential lane closures and construction activity: Several infrastructure projects under the MoreRNO program are now underway, including the Central Utility Plant (CUP), Police and Airport Authority Headquarters (The HQ) and the Ground Transportation Center (GTC), all located along the airport’s Loop Road. 

At the Airport 

• Travelers are invited to enjoy the latest installation in the airport’s depARTures gallery. The current exhibit, Instructors in Practice: Nature and Environment, showcases the artistic talents of the Nevada Museum of Art Museum School Instructors, presented through the mediums they teach. More on this rotating exhibition series can be found at renoairport.com/arts. 

• Paws 4 Passengers airport therapy dogs will be providing stress relief and tail wags on Nov. 24 – 26 and 28. 

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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.