- Roadwork eastbound between Magra (Railroad) (Exit 140) and Gold Run Rd (Exit 143), traffic getting through — tree work; until 5:59 a.m.
- Roadwork westbound between Rock Spring Rd and King Rd (Exit 112), 1 mile east of Penryn, traffic getting through — fiber optic installation; until 5:01 a.m.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) sits at 2001 East Plumb Lane and operates as the 66th busiest commercial airport in the United States, serving over 4.2 million passengers each year. Peak holiday travel days push more than 15,000 passengers through the single terminal. When a Sierra storm hits the region, weather disruptions ground inbound planes or shut the primary mountain passes leading into Nevada.
Caltrans webcams tracking pass conditions along I-80 toward Reno.
Getting to RNO Before Departure
Arrive at the terminal at least 90 minutes before scheduled domestic departures and two hours before international flights. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) opens the checkpoint at 4:00 a.m. and keeps dedicated Pre-Check lanes open during all screening operational hours.
Check your flight status online with your airline before driving to East Plumb Lane. Snow storms across the country disrupt air frames scheduled into Reno hours before local weather arrives. Call the RNO information line at 1-844-RNO-INFO if you need immediate terminal assistance.
When packing bags, TSA enforces the 3-1-1 rule: liquids, gels, and aerosols must measure 3.4 ounces or less, fit inside 1 quart-sized clear plastic bag, and go into a dedicated bin. Pack personal electronics larger than a cell phone—including laptops, game consoles, and tablets—in separate bins with nothing above or below them.
When Winter Storms Close I-80
Mountain highway closures strand Sierra travelers trying to catch flights out of Reno. Caltrans maintains the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) at (800) 427-7623 for real-time mountain pass closures and chain status. Check I-80 road conditions and monitor cameras at the I-80 at Donner Summit webcam before committing to the pass.
If Interstate 80 shuts down, check parallel corridors across the Tahoe basin before detouring. Review SR-431 Mt Rose road conditions and US-50 road conditions before routing through South Lake Tahoe or Incline Village. Regional surface streets and airport access roads can be viewed on Reno city cameras road conditions.
Terminal Parking and Winter Preparedness
Peak passenger volume increases vehicle traffic into RNO parking areas by 8 percent over baseline counts. Terminal surface lots fill early during major snow events. Airport staff activate overflow lots as demand requires; follow physical digital signs on East Plumb Lane for open lot guidance.
If driving down from mountain communities during winter conditions, Caltrans advises carrying tire chains fitted to your drive wheels, extra chain repair links, an ice scraper, a snow shovel, sand or burlap, a flashlight, and concentrated winter windshield washer fluid. Stay back at least 4 car lengths from Caltrans snow removal equipment and salt brine spreaders clearing access corridors.