Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Reno Tahoe International Airport in Reno, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Reno, NV at 4,415 ft. KRNO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08, 17L, 17R, 26) — longest 11,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KRNO in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the north (350°) at 15 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (94°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRNO 290055Z 35015G23KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP080 FU DSNT NW T03441056
What changed at KRNO?
Since the 2355Z (4:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2355Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRNO
KRNO is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 15 knots gusting 23, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 15 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,750 ft (field elevation 4,415 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
RNO ATIS INFO T 0055Z. 34015G23KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A2995 (TWO NINER NINER FIVE) RMK FU DSNT NW. VISUAL APCH IN USE. LNDG AND DEPG RWY 35L, 35R. APPCHS TO PARALLEL RWYS IN USE. ENSURE CORRECT RWY ALIGNMENT. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RWY 35L LOC/DME OTS. CHECK DENSITY ALTITUDE. CAUTION, BIRDS NEAR AIRPORT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO T.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KRNO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35LFAV | 11,001 ft | CON | 15 kt head | 3 kt left (g4) |
| 35R | 9,000 ft | CON | 15 kt head | 3 kt left (g4) |
| 26 | 6,102 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 15 kt right (g23) |
| 08 | 6,102 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 15 kt left (g23) |
| 17L | 9,000 ft | CON | 15 kt tail | 3 kt right (g4) |
| 17R | 11,001 ft | CON | 15 kt tail | 3 kt right (g4) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 17→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRNO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Reno Tahoe International Airport in Reno, NV: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KRNO is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KRNO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRNO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRNO reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 156 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 26
- 69%
- 35L/35R
- 22%
- 17L/17R
- 5%
- 08
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KRNO 282320Z 2900/2924 05008KT P6SM SKC FM290100 30015G24KT P6SM SKC FM290500 30009KT P6SM SKC FM290900 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM292100 28007KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KRNO
- IATA
- RNO
- FAA LID
- RNO
- City
- Reno
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,415 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4991, -119.7680
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 2h 7m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Reno RC Club - Washoe County Hwy 202 — Hungry Valley, NV · 14 mi
- Washoe Waterdogs - Washoe Lake State Park — North Washoe City, NV · 16 mi
- Sierra Silent Soarers - US 395 — New Washoe City, NV · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRNO reported VFR conditions during about 97.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 340 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.3 kt, calm 32.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93.3 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 94.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 96.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Apr | 98.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 98.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 98.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.4 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 97.4 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 98.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 97.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Dec | 92.8 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 6.4 kt |
| Apr | 6.8 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.6 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 4.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.1 kt |
| Dec | 4.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRNO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Reno Tahoe International Airport in Reno, NV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRNO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRNO?+
KRNO has 6 runways — 08, 17L, 17R, 26, 35L, 35R; the longest is 11,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRNO report its own weather?+
Yes — Reno Tahoe International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRNO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRNO broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KRNO publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KRNO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Reno Tahoe International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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