Reno Airport participates in disaster drill
Employees at the Reno Tahoe International Airport participated in the Broken Wing Disaster drill, where they simulated a major jet crash. Emergency crews learned exactly what it's like to deal with the crash of a Boeing 737, and airport officials learned what to expect in that situation. Response teams from 50 different agencies participated in the drill.
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| Reno-Tahoe International conducts disaster drill
One hundred volunteers will help nearly every emergency agency in Washoe County at the airport's "Broken Wing" disaster drill. The airport is required by the FAA to conduct the drill. It will simulate a large scale plane crash. The airport says to expect extra traffic on site during the drill on Thur., May 15.
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Reno airport changes baggage check-in procedures
Expect some travel delays at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport for the next two weeks. The baggage check in system is changing because the luggage scanning machines are being relocated to the temporary ticketing lobby on the south end of the terminal.
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| Reno airport candy store opened its doors on Friday
A new shop is open for business at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport helping travelers satisfy their sweet tooth while they get ready to fly. Caterina's candy and confectionary opened it's doors on Friday displaying lots of sugary and not so sugary goodies.
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PGA Tour Shop at Reno-Tahoe Airport rated top 100
Golfworld magazine named the golf shop at Reno-Tahoe Airport as one of the top 100 golf shops in america. The shops were judged on revenue, appearance, and...
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| Construction may cause check in delays at Reno/Tahoe Airport
You may need to give yourself more time when arriving at the Reno/Tahoe International Airport.The baggage screening machines in the main ticket lobby are going to be moved to a temporary ticket lobby because of the construction work on the addition to the airport...
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Reno airport prepares for disaster drill
The airport is preparing for the Broken Wing 2008 disaster exercise. News 4 went to their moulage training, where members of REMSA and other actors do a dress rehearsal of a simulated disaster.
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| Reid, Ensign, Heller announce $7 million grant for Reno-Tahoe airport
Washington, D.C. - Nevada Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, and Congressman Dean Heller today announced the awarding of two Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration grants totaling $7 million for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport...
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Airport ads courtesy phone to cell phone waiting lot
To cut back on traffic congestion, the Reno Tahoe International Airport has added a new convenience. There is now a green courtesy phone in the cell phone waiting lot for people without cell phones to check on the party they are picking up...
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| Reno-Tahoe welcomed 5.1 million visitors in 2007
RENO - The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) announced that an estimated 5.1 million people visited Washoe County in 2007, according to its annual visitor profile study released today. The study, conducted by Reno-based market research firm...
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Sky caps move to new location at Reno Tahoe International
The sky caps at Reno Tahoe International Airport are moving to a new location. They will be located in the temporary curbside ticketing lobby. United, Delta, and Continental will be the first airlines to move their sky caps, followed shortly...
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| More staff on hand to help Reno passengers during spring break travel
The Reno Tahoe International Airport has increased the number of staff members helping passengers during the busy spring break travel season. Airport authorities are reminding passengers that with the airport construction and heavy traffic...
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Airport authority gives tips for traveling with children during construction
Airport Authority Spokesperson Trish Tucker has a few suggestions for flying with children during the Reno Tahoe International construction. She says check the number of bags you'll be able to bring per child before you pack for your trip. You should also explain...
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| Spring-break travelers advised to give themselves extra time going through Airport
Travelers in northern Nevada planning to fly from Reno-Tahoe airport need to put into consideration a construction project is underway at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport...
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Construction picks up at Reno-Tahoe International airport
Construction is increasing in front of the American, U.S Airways and Aloha airline terminals at the Reno- Tahoe International Airport. The airport is at the beginning of a 22 month renovation project. Airport officials want passengers to know...
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| Airport says construction will improve security
Construction is underway at the Reno Tahoe International Airport, all in the name of improving security. Aside from the rules and regulations that go along with air travel, security specialists say their real job is helping you....
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Airport Construction Information
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| Reno-Tahoe International to start nearly two year long construction project
Starting mid week the Reno-Tahoe International airport will undergo a 22 month construction project culminating in a state-of-the art security system and a new lobby. "This is about improving the security
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Americans Abandoning National Parks
Visits to national parks rose from the 1930s until 1987, but has been declining by a little more than 1% each year since as Americans spend more time indoors using electronics.
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Airport tips to speed up travel process
