Skip to main content
Current Projects

Construction and Design

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is committed to enhancing its airports, Reno-Tahoe International and Reno-Stead, through initiatives like the MoreRNO Infrastructure Program.

This page provides an overview of all current construction and design projects under RTAA, including those within and beyond the MoreRNO program

Guideline Documents

Current Projects

Terminal Loop Road

Airport Loop Road Construction Now Complete
Updated: October 10, 2024
Project Description:Design & Reconstruction of PCC portion of Terminal Loop Road, ADA, and Pedestrian/Terminal Safety Improvements
Current Phase:Design
Design Services Awarded:10/14/2021
Design Cost:$1,176,000
Design Consultant:Kimley-Horn
Sealed Proposals Opened:09/02/2021
Construction Cost:$12,200,000
Contractor:Q&D
Anticipated Completion Date:COMPLETED

AUTO EXIT LANES

Project Description:Install one directional exits from the concourses to the terminal to eliminate the need to staff the exit.  
Current Phase:Completed
Design Services
Awarded:
09-6-2022
Design Cost:$45,500
Design Consultant:Paul Cavin Architect
Sealed Proposals
Opened:
08-10-2023
Construction Cost:$410,000
Contractor:Q&D
Anticipated Completion
Date:
COMPLETED

AIRFIELD SIGNAGE RENAMING

Project description:Updating the taxiway nomenclature to current FAA standards to help reduce confusion and incursions.   
Current phase:Construction
Design services
awarded:
04-13-2023
Design cost:$248,000
Design consultant:Wood Rodgers
Sealed proposals
opened:
3-21-2024
Construction cost:$3,780,000
Contractor:Royal Electric
Anticipated completion
date:
August 2025

VALE PCAIRE & GPU REPLACEMENT

Updated: September 9, 2024
Project Description:Replace 23 pre-conditioned air units and ground power units to reduce emissions by the airport
Current Phase:Construction
Design Services Awarded:01/25/22
Design Cost:$120,000
Design Consultant:PK Electrical
Sealed Proposals Opened:04/17/2023
Construction Cost:$6,903,768.00
Contractor:Q&D Construction
Anticipated
Completion Date:
02/28/2025

TWY B/M RECONSTRUCTION & GA RUNUP AREAS PROJECT (RNO)

Project Description:Reconstruct segment of TWY B on either side of 7-25, Reconstruct TWY M, construct two new GA runup area along TWY C
Current Phase:Design
Design Services Awarded:June 2021
Design Cost:$430,732
Design Consultant:Wood Rodgers
Sealed Proposals Opened:05/14/2021
Construction Cost:$8,767,767
Contractor:Granite Construction
Anticipated Completion Date:10/01/2024

TICKETING HALL EXPANSION CMAR (RNO)

Project Description:Expansion of Ticketing Hall Area via Construction Manager at Risk
Current Phase:CMAR-Design
Design Services Awarded:July 2021
Design Cost:$2,202,821
Design Consultant:RS&H
CMAR Preconstruction Services Awarded:10/14/2021
CMAR Preconstruction Cost:$300,000
CMAR:McCarthy Building Companies
Sealed Proposals Opened:08/16/2021
CMAR Construction Cost:TBD
Construction Cost:TBD
Contractor:McCarthy Construction
Anticipated
Completion Date:
COMPLETED

Please send your Engineering and Design questions to engineeringhelp@renoairport.com