Reno-Tahoe International Airport

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Continent: North America Country: United States Region: Nevada


Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Location Reno, Nevada
IATA code RNO
ICAO code KRNO
Airport type Commercial
Website http://www.renoairport.com/
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 118.7 / 257.8
Ground 121.9 / 348.6
Clearance 124.9 / 370.85
Approach 119.2 / 126.3
Departure126.3 / 119.2
ATIS 135.8 / 363.0
Departure122.95


Official Spotting Locations

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Other Spotting Locations

Location

Turbo Circle

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Krno&ie=UTF8&ll=39.49067,-119.763819&spn=0.001747,0.002508&t=h&z=19
This a great spot in the morning as you can get the city skyline and the tower (although the tower won't be around much longer as a new one is being built) in the background. The other good thing about this spot is that you can pretty much go up and down the road to change the angle, ie MD80's ;). When they are using 34's (North flow) you can get great head-on's of private planes using 34R. A medium (step)ladder is recommend, although there is a small open field near the bend just after the Turbo/Aircenter junction where you can get up high enough to just be slightly above the fence. Police activity is minimal, they may drive by but that's about it.

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Greg + S 21st Streets

For some great landing shots when the 16's are in use, this is one of the best spots. Park in the dirt lot and you can pretty much roam anywhere. There are some "interesting" people so just be aware.

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Locations to Avoid

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Regular Traffic

Southwest 737's
AA 757/MD8x's
Delta 757/MD8x's
Horizon Q400
ABX/DHL 767
UPS 757
FedEx 727/A310
United 737/A320/A319
Skywest

There are also often military types here, often C-130's and C-17's. You may also see fighter types and government aircraft. Several charter companies also stop by.

Facilities and Transportation