From Hubbard Field to Reno-Tahoe
Reno’s airport began as Hubbard Field, opened in 1929 by Boeing Air Transport, a forerunner of United Airlines. The city bought it in the 1950s, and it was renamed Reno-Tahoe International in 1994 to reflect its role as the main airport for Lake Tahoe.
What you’ll see on the live cams
The Flightradar24 stream adds live flight tracking, while the RNO Flights camera at the Grand Sierra Resort looks over the runways from above. Expect domestic jets, cargo flights, business aircraft heading to Tahoe and Air National Guard C-130s. The snow-capped mountains make winter views especially striking.
Runways
RNO has two parallel runways, 17L/35R and 17R/35L, plus a shorter crossing runway, 08/26. The high elevation and summer heat mean long takeoff rolls.
Best times to watch
- Winter: snow on the mountains and ski traffic.
- Windy spring days: challenging crosswind landings.
