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Public Aviation Facility & UAS Test Range in Reno, NV

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About Reno Stead Airport

Reno Stead Airport, located at 4895 Texas Ave., Reno, NV 89506, is a public/general aviation facility and UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) test range owned by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. Known historically as Stead Air Force Base, it was renamed Reno-Stead Airport in 1966. The site has two asphalt runways: 14/32 at 9,000 feet and 08/26 at 7,608 feet, supporting a mix of general aviation, firefighting operations, and emerging UAV testing. With roughly 200 based aircraft and annual operations around 49,800 (based on 2020 data), Reno Stead plays a key role in aviation activity near Reno. This page provides seating information for events, parking details, transportation options, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you secure your tickets without hassle.

Note: There is no on-site hotel at Reno Stead Airport. Public parking is available in hangar and tie-down areas rather than a dedicated event lot. Transit options include nearby public bus service (Moovit indicates Bus Line 7 serves the Stead area). For visitors, we’ve curated nearby lodging and dining options through trusted affiliate partners to simplify your planning. The airport also hosts BLM firefighting aircraft operations and serves as a critical UAS testing ground. Historically, Reno Stead hosted the National Championship Air Races from 1966 through 2023; the event relocated to Roswell, NM in 2025 due to evolving logistics and insurance considerations. When events are scheduled, we present date-specific details: seating and access will vary by event, so secure your seats with our straightforward booking process.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Physical address: 4895 Texas Ave., Reno, NV 89506; mailing address: Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, P.O. Box 12490, Reno, NV 89510-2490.
  • Venue type: public/general aviation facility and UAS test range, owned by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.
  • Runways: 14/32 is 9,000 ft; 08/26 is 7,608 ft; both asphalt surfaces.
  • Based aircraft: approximately 200; annual aircraft operations around 49,800 (2020 data).
  • Parking: hangars and tiedowns (public parking not designated as a self-contained event lot).
  • Transit: public bus service exists nearby (per Moovit, bus line 7 serves Stead area); no dedicated RTS shuttle listed by the airport.
  • Nearby hotels: no on-site hotels; closest lodging is in Reno proper (roughly 10–15 miles away), with multiple options listed as “hotels near Reno Stead Airport.”
  • Notable events hosted: National Championship Air Races held at Reno Stead (1966–2023); relocated to Roswell, NM in 2025 due to evolving logistics and insurance considerations; airport also hosts BLM firefighting aircraft operations and serves as a UAS test range.
  • Historical note: formerly Stead Air Force Base; renamed Reno-Stead Airport in 1966.