Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) delays and on-time record

Reno, Nevada KRNO #66 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at RNO.

FAA status: No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
Weather now: VFR 51°F Observed 9 min ago
Late departures: 23.2%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for RNO

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at RNO right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 4 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at RNO

VFR

51°F11°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind: 310° 10 mph, gusts 22
Visibility: 10+ mi
Clouds: SCT 3,300 ft, BKN 5,500 ft, OVC 7,000 ft
Ceiling: 5,500 ft
Conditions: -RA
Pressure: 29.90 inHg

METARMETAR KRNO 312055Z 31009G19KT 10SM -RA SCT033 BKN055 OVC070 11/03 A2990 RMK AO2 RAB40 SLP107 P0000 60000 T01060028 58015 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 9 min ago.

On-time performance at RNO

Based on 5,778 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

23.2%Departures late

25.5%Arrivals late

0.84%Cancelled

15.5 minAverage departure delay

On-time performance by airline at RNO
Airline	Departures	Late	Cancelled
Southwest Airlines	2,354	27.9%	0.38%
SkyWest Airlines	1,170	17.8%	0.34%
United Airlines	722	25.1%	0.97%
American Airlines	591	18.3%	2.20%
Delta Air Lines	330	17.6%	0.61%
Alaska Airlines	293	17.7%	0.00%
Envoy Air	137	18.2%	0.73%
Frontier Airlines	129	29.5%	3.10%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at RNO

A ground stop holds flights bound for RNO at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

The airport has four active construction projects, including the two concourses, a police and airport authority headquarters and a Ground Transportation Center. The front curb is unaffected, but the Loop Road passes active work zones, so drive slowly.
Do not assume you know your gate. Gates are being closed and consolidated in phases, and airlines can use any available gate. Look at the monitors rather than relying on last trip's concourse.
If you are driving to Tahoe, reserve a North Lake Tahoe Express seat at least 24 hours ahead. Walk-up seats are not guaranteed.
The Park & Walk Lot has no shuttle, so allow 10 to 15 minutes on foot, especially with luggage.
Pet relief ("Bark Park") areas are on the second floor between the concourses, and Mamava nursing pods are on each concourse.