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What: Reno's only major passenger airport Where: Minutes from downtown Reno at 2001 E. Plumb Lane, Reno Nevada 89502 Who: Serviced by major carriers including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, America West, Continental, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Skywest, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Shuttle by United. |
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Reno/Tahoe International Airport welcomes visitors
Airport has a long history in Reno
The original Reno airport was built in 1929 by Boeing Air Transport.The airport was sold to United Airlines in 1936, and the field was operated continuously by United until it was purchased by the City of Reno in 1953. The terminal building was completed in 1960 in time to serve air travellers headed to the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics. The Cannon Terminal (named after State Senator Howard Cannon) was completed in 1994.Reno/Tahoe International has grown rapidly in the last decade
In the last 10 years, the <a target="_blank" href=http://www.renoairport.com/";>Reno/Tahoe International Airport </a>has undergone phenomenal growth, increasing passenger traffic by 120%. Over 6.1 million passengers traveled through the airport in 1999. That same year, over 103 million pounds of air cargo was shipped through Reno/Tahoe International's cargo terminal, a 7% increase over the previous year.Easy access, panoramic views
Reno/Tahoe International Airport is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Reno and is adjacent to US Highway 395 for easy access to the Sierra Mountains and Lake Tahoe. Passengers flying into Reno are treated to panoramic views of the Truckee Meadows and the downtown casinos, and often get a bird's eye view of beautiful Lake Tahoe.Frequent departures, many destinations
There are over 91 daily departures out of Reno/Tahoe International to over 50 North American cities. These departures include 17 non-stop destinations including Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fresno, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle. Reno/Tahoe International accomodates a variety of aircraft, including the MD-80, A320, and Boeing 737 and 757. Even the Concorde and Air Force One have landed at Reno.The airlines that serve Reno are:
• Alaska Airlines
• Aloha Airlines
• American Airlines
• Continental Airlines
• Delta Airlines
• Frontier Airlines
• Horizon Air
• Skywest (Delta Connection)
• Southwest Airlines
• United Airlines
• US Airways
Self-sufficient facility
The Reno/Tahoe International Airport is a totally self-sufficient facility. No taxpayer money is involved in running the airport. The airport is supported by fees and rentals collected from airport tenants and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the City Councils of Reno and Sparks, and the Washoe County Commission.Variety of ground transportation options
Upon arrival at Reno/Tahoe International, visitors have a wide variety of ground transportation options. RNO has a parking structure with 2,400 spots connected to the main terminal via a skywalk. The airport has nine major rental car companies onsite. The airport is also served by numerous shuttle bus services, limousine services and taxi companies. Citifare, Reno's public bus system also serves the Reno/Tahoe terminal.
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