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RNO » Transportation » Reno Stead Airport |
Reno Stead Airport is a 5,000 acre general aviation airport, serving as a reliever airport for Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Reno Stead is home to the Aviation Classics, the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Kart Club and the Reno Air Racing Association.
Located approximately 15 miles north of Reno, Reno Stead Airport is working to develop itself as a major economic hub in the north valley. Recent improvements have included a new Air Tanker Facility opened by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as well as improvements to upgrade runway lighting.
Reno Stead is also the venue for several special events. In August the airport is host to the Annual Hot August Nights Stop Light Competition. And September, as always, brings about the world renowned National Championship Air Races. Last year's races boasted record numbers in spectators and participants. Click here for more information about this year's National Championship Air Races!
Airport Frequencies
Unicom: 122.7
Awos: 135.175 or 775-677-0589
Reno App/Dep: 126.3
Administration Numbers
Reno Stead Airport Manager: 775-328-6573
Administrative Assistant : 775-328-6570
Facilities
RUNWAYS: 08/26 7600X150 14/32 9080X150
FIELD ELEVATION: 5046 MSL
LOCATION: N 39° 40.04' W 119° 52.53'
SIZE: 5000 acres
FUEL: 80, 100LL, 115, Jet A
TIE-DOWNS: Available through Aviation Classics
COVERED TIE-DOWNS: Coming Soon!
SELF-SERVICE FUEL ISLAND
PILOT LOUNGE
Tenants
American Air Racing 775-677-4860
Army National Guard 775-972-2700
Aviation Classics, ltd. 775-972-5540
High Sierra Aviation 775-677-2359
National Championship Air Races / Reno Air Racing Assoc. 775-972-6663
Completed Improvements
Runway Lighting Improvements - This project, which was completed in January 1999, gave Reno Stead Airport runway edge lights on Runway 14/32 and Runway 8/26, Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs) on all runway ends and Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) on each runway. Also included in this project was the construction of a new electrical vault for the airfield.
Ramp Reconstruction - This project, which was completed in September 1998, gave Reno Stead Airport 81,000 square feet of reconstructed ramp area directly behind the National Championship Air Race grandstands. This project provided a stable base for the upcoming aircraft shad hangars.
Upcoming Improvements:
- Improved Airfield Lighting & Signage - Including lighted distance to go markers, lighted taxiway signs and ramp lighting. Also includes a new backup electrical generator for airfield lighting.
- Taxiway E South Extension - Full length parallel to Runway 14/32.
- New Self Service Aviation Fuel Island
History
Reno Stead Airport began in 1942 as the Reno Army Airport, an air base built by the Reno Army Air Corps. In 1951 the air base was renamed Stead Army Airbase in honor of Croston Stead, who died while engaging in a mock dog fight in his P-51 Mustang.
From 1954-1964 the air base served as a training center for 80,000 Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, and foreign officers, as well as most of the pre-1965 astronauts. The military Officers were given classroom instruction on basic survival, evasion and escape, and how to handle rebels from the opposition. The field training consisted of trying to survive in the harsh mountainous terrain surrounding Stead. Conditions were worsened by the instructors simulating guerrillas, and trying to capture the students. The classroom and field training lasted 15-21 days.
In 1963 the air base was set to close, along with 25 other military bases throughout the country. In 1966 the Stead Army Airbase was transferred to the City of Reno, and in June of 1966 it began operating as Reno Stead Airport.
Since 1966, Reno Stead Airport has been home to military operations, birthplace of the Lear Fan, and home to the National Championship Air Races. Currently, Reno Stead is home to the companies you can find listed on the Tenants page.
Timeline
1942: The Reno Army Air Corps constructs the Reno Army Airport air base.
1951: The air base is renamed Stead Army Airbase in honor of Croston Stead.
1963: Stead Army Airbase is set to close along with 25 other military bases.
1966: Stead Army Airbase is transferred to the City of Reno.
1966: The air base begins operating as Reno Stead Airport in June.
Reno Stead Airport is home to the National Championship Air Races.
Driving Directions to Reno Stead Airport
Reno Stead Airport is approximately 15 miles north of Reno, off US-395.
From Northern California via US-395:
Upon entering Nevada from California stay on US-395 for approximately 4.5 miles to the fourth exit (Exit 4), Stead Boulevard. Turn left onto Stead Blvd and follow the signs to the Air Races.
From the East via I-80:
Take I-80 west to US-395 North. Proceed north on US-395, about 8 miles, to Stead Boulevard. Turn right onto Stead Blvd. and follow the signs to the Air Races.
From the South, Carson City and the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe via US-395:
Take the best route to US-395 North. Proceed north on US-395, about 8 miles, to Stead Boulevard. Turn right onto Stead Blvd. and follow the signs to the Air Races.
From the West, California Bay Area and Sacramento via I-80:
Stay on I-80 east for about 10 miles after entering Nevada from the west to US-395 North. Proceed north on US-395, about 8 miles, to Stead Boulevard. Turn right onto Stead Blvd. and follow the signs to the Air Races.
From Downtown Reno:
If you are staying in the downtown core area of Reno: Proceed north on either Virginia Street or Center Street and turn right to I-80 east for about 1.5 miles to US-395 North. Proceed north on US-395, about 8 miles, to Stead Boulevard. Turn right onto Stead Blvd. and follow the signs to the Air Races.
From Reno/Tahoe International Airport:
Take the northbound US-395 onramps. Proceed north on US-395, about 8 miles, to Stead Boulevard. Turn right onto Stead Blvd. and follow the signs to the Air Races.
From Downtown Sparks:
Take I-80 west to US-395 North. Proceed north on US-395, about 8 miles, to Stead Boulevard. Turn right onto Stead Blvd. and follow the signs to the Air Races.
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