Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 4:55 PM PDT, Oct 27, KRNO is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 17 knots gusting 26, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KRNO right now.
Live aviation weather for Reno Tahoe International Airport in Reno, NV, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Reno, NV at a field elevation of 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. It has 3 physical runways (08/26, 17L/35R, 17R/35L), the longest 11,001 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 17 kt, gusting 26 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRNO 272355Z 29017G26KT 10SM FEW100 17/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 29026/2354 SLP112 T01671056 10189 20089 55004
Current runway configuration at KRNO
As stated by the facility — not an estimate. Tap a runway for its intelligence page.
Updated 2 min ago (0055Z / 5:55 PM PDT)
This configuration has been stated since 2155Z (2:55 PM PDT).
What changed at KRNO?
Since the 2355Z (4:55 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 17 to 10 kt.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.92 → 29.95 inHg.
- Temperature down 3°C.
Current pilot readout for KRNO
KRNO is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 17 knots gusting 26, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The D-ATIS states arrivals on runway 35L, 26 and 17R and departures on runway 35L and 26; crosswind on the active runways is approximately 6–16 kt; the wind favors west-facing runway ends (26). Density altitude is approximately 5,700 ft (field elevation 4,415 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KRNO by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued no ground stop or ground delay program for RNO in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from RNO's own airspace.
KRNO reported VFR in 97% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 340 flyable days a year. June is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 3% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually fog and low visibility rather than low ceilings (visibility under 3 miles 1% of hours, ceilings under 1,000 ft under 1%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 26 had the best headwind 40% of the time, the north-facing ends (35L, 35R) 24%, and winds were calm 39% of hours. Winds most often blow from the west. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 26 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 0. From December to February KRNO was IFR or worse 3% of the time, against 1% from June to August.
RNO departures left within 15 minutes of schedule 82% of the time across 20,851 flights, June 2025 to May 2026. Before 9 AM departures did best (93%) and after 9 PM did worst (69%).
Over the last 30 days of recorded D-ATIS broadcasts, KRNO ran south flow 89% of the time and mixed configuration 7%. Runway 17R was named for arrivals most often (96% of recorded hours), and the configuration changed 54 times.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025, the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025, BTS airline on-time data and recorded runway configurations. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
RNO ATIS INFO Y 0055Z. 27010KT 10SM FEW100 14/M05 A2995 (TWO NINER NINER FIVE). VISUAL APCH IN USE. LNDG AND DEPG RWY 35L, 26. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RWY 35R CLSD. TWY D BTWN RWY 17R AND TWY C CLSD. TWY BRAVO 2 BTWN RWY 17R AND RWY 17L CLSD. TWY CHARLIE 2 BTWN RWY 17L AND TWY C CLSD. TWY C BTWN RWY 26 AND TWY CHARLIE 4 CLSD. TWY BRAVO NINE BTWN RWY 17R AND RWY 17L CLSD. TWY BRAVO TEN BTWN RWY 17R AND RWY 17L CLSD. TWY CHARLIE 4 CLSD. TWY BRAVO 3 CLSD. FMG NAV TACAN AZM. OTS, ILS RWY 35L OTS. ILS RWY 17R LOC BACK COURSE OPERATIONAL. HAZD WX INFO FOR NEVADA, CALIFORNIA AVBL FM FSS. LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR ADZYS IN EFFECT. MODERATE TURBULENCE RPTD BELOW 10000FT. CAUTION, BIRDS NEAR AIRPORT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Y.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 6,102 ft | CON | 16 kt head | 6 kt right (g9) |
| 35L | 11,001 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 16 kt left (g24) |
| 35R | 9,000 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 16 kt left (g24) |
| 17L | 9,000 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 16 kt right (g24) |
| 17R | 11,001 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 16 kt right (g24) |
| 08 | 6,102 ft | CON | 16 kt tail | 6 kt left (g9) |
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KRNO runways
3 physical runways · 6 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- No closure reportedRunway 08/266,102 × 150 ft · CONCurrent use26ARR/DEPWind
- 08
- 16 kt tailwind · 6 kt crosswind from left
- 26
- 16 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind from right
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Closed (D-ATIS)Runway 17L/35R9,000 × 150 ft · CONCurrent usenot in the stated configurationWind
- 17L
- 6 kt tailwind · 16 kt crosswind from right
- 35R
- 6 kt headwind · 16 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - No closure reportedRunway 17R/35L11,001 × 150 ft · CONCurrent use17RARRIVALS35LARR/DEPWind
- 17R
- 6 kt tailwind · 16 kt crosswind from right
- 35L
- 6 kt headwind · 16 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the D-ATISstates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRNO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. 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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RNO UUA /OV KRNO/TM 0016/FL069/TP B739/TB LGT-MOD/RM LLWS +/-10-15KTS DURD RWY 35L
RNO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV KRNOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL069Altitude: 6,900 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.RM LLWS +/-10-15KTS DURD RWY…Remarks.Show raw report
RNO UA /OV KRNO/TM 2331/FL080/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD BLO 080/RM LLWS +/-10KTS DURD RWY35L. ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
RNO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KRNOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2331Reported at 23:31 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD BLO 080Turbulence: light to moderate blo 080.RM LLWS +/-10KTS DURD RWY35L…Remarks.Show raw report
RNO UA /OV RNO170015/TM 2205/FL090/TP E75L/TB MOD090-130/RM DURC
RNO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RNO170015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD090-130Turbulence: mod090-130.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
RNO UA /OV KRNO347007/TM 2147/FL100/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP 100
RNO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KRNO347007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2147Reported at 21:47 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP 100Turbulence: moderate chop 100.Show raw report
LOL UA /OV LLC/TM 1904/FL350/TP E75L/TB NEG /ZLC
LOL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LLCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1904Reported at 19:04 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEG /ZLCTurbulence: none reported /zlc.⚠️ 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 26 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 35L/35R
- 36%
- 26
- 27%
- 08
- 22%
- 17L/17R
- 15%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2338Z (4:38 PM PDT)
TAF KRNO 272338Z 2800/2824 29014G22KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250 FM280400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM282000 08007KT P6SM SCT250
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KRNO's own weather station.
Wind is 20° off runway 26, the runway in use per D-ATIS.
Concrete · 6,102 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 08/26, 17L/35R, 17R/35L drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A-1+
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bottled, high & low pressure · Bulk, high & low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Air ambulance · Avionics · Cargo handling · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales
- Pattern altitude
- 5,215 ft MSL (800 AGL)
- Control tower
- Yes
- Runway lights
- Sunset to sunrise
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- 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
- 3 physical runways · 6 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 11,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 8m
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Historical Flying Weather at KRNO
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.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO)
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