RNO delays today: Reno-Tahoe International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for RNO typically shows an average delay of 65 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.3% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (22-28 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.RNO Reno Delays & Airport Status
Reno-Tahoe International
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Full breakdown →81% on timeAvg delay 65 min
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 81% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at RNO
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Spirit Airlines84%
Southwest Airlines83%
SkyWest Airlines83%
Delta Air Lines80%
American Airlines78%
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