Location Spotlight: Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Built in 1929, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the second busiest commercial airport in Nevada after McCarran International Airport and the 66th busiest commercial airport in the U.S., serving more than four million passengers each year. The airport also hosts the Nevada Air National Guard Base, a 60-acre complex which is home to the 152nd Airlift Wing (152 AW), a unit of the Nevada National Guard.

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport covers 1,450 acres at an elevation of 4,415 feet and features three concrete runways:

• Runway 16R/34L (western parallel runway running north-south) – 11,002 feet long
• Runway 16L/34R (eastern parallel runway running north-south) – 9,000 feet long
• Runway 7/25 (east-west) – 6,102 feet long

High Intensity Runway Lighting (HIRL) and lighted centerlines on 16R and 16L allow reliable, all weather operations.

With three dog parks/pet relief areas, an Escape Lounge, the departures gallery, and musical performances and plays hosted throughout the year, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport offers more than just air travel; it also offers unique experiences designed around comfort, discovery, and celebrating culture and the arts.

The Escape Lounge is a common-use airport lounge that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, serving as a restful sanctuary for travelers looking for some quiet downtime.

The departures gallery is an art gallery that hosts a variety of traveling exhibits as well as exhibits created by local artists. Some of its most recent exhibits include Burning Man and Wolf Pack Around the World, University Studies Abroad Consortium, a collection of University of Nevada, Reno student experiences abroad as they learned about what makes each location unique.

Every year, the airport also hosts the Employee Art Show and Artist’s Reception, a spectacular display of more than 100 pieces of artwork created by airport and tenant employees or family members of employees.

Other airport features and amenities include:

• Slot machines on both levels
• Well-lit parking structure with electric vehicle charging stations
• Cell phone waiting lot
• Multitude of restaurants and bars

Filmography

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport has been used as a filming location for many productions, including Edie & Pen, Fathers Day, and Up Close & Personal.

If you are looking for a film-friendly airport for your next production, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport offers a multitude of features that are perfect for a variety of travel-based scenes! For more information and pictures, you can view the full Reno-Tahoe International Airport filming location details here and don’t forget to register your project!

To find more film-friendly locations, be sure to visit our Nevada Filming Locations Database or contact us if you need further assistance with your production!