RNO Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%. Early morning flights ran 28 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at RNO. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 69%. That is a 28-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 112 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, SMF is the better bet right now.
RNO Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Reno Tahoe International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 28-point swing at RNO. The early morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 92%. 4pm is where it broke down, dropping to 63%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 83%. A 37-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 77%, last week 76%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
RNO has been bouncing between 67% and 92%. Best day was May 28 at 92%. Worst was Jun 27 at 67%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how RNO runs.
About RNO Delays
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Reno Tahoe International Airport has averaged 77% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Reno Tahoe International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SMF (Sacramento International Airport). When RNO is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Reno Tahoe International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.