RNO Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for RNO.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 84%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 34%. That is a 50-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 Evening is a 50-point swing at RNO. The early morning block runs at 84%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 30 points from last week (46% vs 76%). Arrivals down 17 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
RNO has been bouncing between 37% and 91%. Best day was Feb 28 at 91%. Worst was Feb 17 at 37%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how RNO runs.
About RNO Delays
Reno Tahoe International Airport has averaged 46% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Reno Tahoe International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.