RNO Today
Decent day. Departures at 76%. Early morning flights ran 21 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at RNO. 76% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 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 92%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 71%. That is a 21-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 112 miles away and running 90% 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 21-point swing at RNO. The early morning block runs at 92%. 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 90%. Hit 44% around 10pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 76%, well below the morning numbers. A 56-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (78% vs 74%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
RNO has been bouncing between 68% and 92%. Best day was Mar 20 at 92%. Worst was May 4 at 68%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how RNO runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About RNO Delays
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 76% on-time departures. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Reno Tahoe International Airport has averaged 78% 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.