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Access for Everyone

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) offers a variety of different services for passengers with disabilities. Our mission is to make our facility accessible to all by providing equal opportunities to everyone who travels through our region. More information, forms and grievance procedures, can be found on the Civil Rights page.

Request Wheelchair Assistance by Airline

Amenities

People First, Always

Welcome to RNO! We’re excited to introduce you to this wonderful region and all that it has to offer. Explore the different amenities available below and please reach out if you have any questions or suggestions to better our services.

Traveling with a Wheelchair or Mobility Device

If you’re a passenger with a disability traveling with a mobility device, we encourage you to check directly with your airline as wheelchair service at RNO is provided by each airline individually and can vary depending on which airline you’re flying with.

Make requests ahead of travel by contacting your airline directly.

Please note: Vehicles are not permitted to be left unattended along the front curb.

Requesting Wheelchairs and Mobility Device Services

Request Wheelchair Services by Airline
Schedule in advance or call upon arrival:

Southwest, Delta, JetBlue, United, Volaris: Call 775-971-4087
Alaska, American, Spirit, Sun Country: Call 775-301-3076

Wheelchair Assistance Offices are located between the Delta and American Airlines drop-off areas, marked with ADA “Wheelchair Assistance” signs along the curb. Wheelchair representatives are available to assist passengers to their gates.

Use RNO Provided Wheelchairs:
RNO wheelchairs are available free of charge for all passengers. They are located inside the Ticketing Hall near the Alaska Airlines ticket counter. Friends and family may push wheelchairs through the terminals, but please review the rules regarding Non-Passenger Escort Passes.

Please note: Vehicles are not permitted to be left unattended along the front curb.

Find Accessible Parking

  • Accessible parking spaces are located directly west of the terminal building and are on each level of the parking garages. There are a total of 86 accessible parking spaces including 12 van-accessible parking spaces.
  • Accessible parking on the ground-floor parking garage (Short-Term Parking Garage) allows passengers to enter the terminal lobby by taking the crosswalk to the main entrance. Accessible parking on the second and third levels of the parking garage (Long-Term Parking) gives passengers convenient access to the skywalk that leads directly into the terminal.
  • ADA-accessible parking is available in the ground-floor parking garage (Short-Term Parking Garage), even if the garage appears “full”. Please head to Short-Term parking and press the button at the entrance to contact an attendant.

Accessible Curbside Drop-off and Pick-up

Passenger Drop-Off:

The entire front curb of the passenger drop-off lanes, in front of the Ticketing Hall, is ADA accessible. The curb is flush with the asphalt, and truncated domes—red, bumpy warning surfaces commonly found at crosswalks—line the curb to assist visually impaired individuals.

If you are dropping off a passenger who uses a wheelchair or requires assistance, please do not leave your vehicle unattended on the curb. Instead, use the ADA-accessible parking available in the ground-floor parking garage (Short-Term Parking Garage), even if the garage appears “full”. Please head to Short-Term parking and press the button at the entrance to contact an attendant. A handicapped parking placard must be visible in your vehicle.

Passenger Pick-Up:

Multiple ADA-accessible locations along the curb feature a flush surface and truncated domes to indicate entry points. Please look for the red truncated domes when picking up passengers.

Service Animal Relief Areas

RNO welcomes both service animals and pet passengers with the amenities they need to feel safe and comfortable. Service animals should be properly identified to ensure proper care and amenities can be accessed. Learn more about what is considered a service animal under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA).

TTY/TDD Phone Locations

  • All TTY/TDD phone locations are ADA accessible and offer free local phone service to those who need hearing assistance.
  • There are three TTY/TDD phone locations at RNO. One is located pre-security in Baggage Claim near the restrooms across from carousel #5 and two are located post-security on each concourse —C Concourse near Gate C1 and B Concourse near Gate B2.

Locate Accessible Restrooms

All restrooms at RNO are wheelchair accessible.

There are also three family restrooms in the terminal building for our passengers’ convenience: one is located pre-security near the PGA Tour Golf Shop in the main lobby and two are located post-security on each concourse.

Please see terminal maps for locations, or reach out to an RTAA staff member if further assistance is needed.

Hidden Disabilities

Sunflower program

 

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for airport passengers to voluntarily share that they have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that they may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time navigating through airport operations like the security checkpoint.

RNO is one of many airports across the world that participate in the Sunflower program. RNO customers interested in obtaining a Sunflower lanyard or wristband may ask for one at the airport Information Hub or at the ticket counter of your airline.

Sunflower website
Inclusivity Matters

Adventure Knows No Bounds

 

RNO works diligently to be in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2010 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).

If you are a person with disabilities, please don’t hesitate to request reasonable accommodations by contacting your airline or RTAA’s ADA Compliance Officer directly for any of your airline or airport facility-related needs.

ADA Grievance Procedure

Our Compliance Officer Can Help

For anyone that has experienced discrimination based on their disability or has been denied access to services or accommodations required by law, please contact the RNO’s ADA Compliance Officer:

ATTN: ADA Coordinator
Dennis LeBaron
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
2001 E Plumb Ln.
Reno NV 89502
Voice: (775) 328-6423
Fax: (775) 328-6428
Email: adacompliance@renoairport.com