Summary:
- Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has broken ground on its $650 million New Gen A&B Concourses project, part of the wider MoreRNO Infrastructure Program.
- The expansion will modernise and nearly double the size of existing concourses, with 100% gate replacement and common-use flexibility for aircraft of all sizes.
- Designed by McCarthy Building Companies and Gensler, the development will enhance passenger experience, travel technology and operational efficiency, with completion expected in 2029.
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) has celebrated breaking ground on its new concourses – a major step forward in the airport’s ongoing expansion. The ‘New Gen A&B Concourses’ project is a $650 million investment that will modernise and nearly double the size of the airport’s existing concourses. Backed by a 10-year lease agreement with signatory airlines, the project includes a 100% gate replacement with common-use flexibility to accommodate aircraft of all sizes.
“Today’s groundbreaking of the New Gen A&B Concourses marks a defining moment for our airport and our region,” said RTAA Interim President/CEO Cris Jensen. “This milestone means every project in our MoreRNO Infrastructure Program is now either complete or actively in progress.”
Designed in partnership with McCarthy Building Companies and Gensler, the project reflects a strong collaboration between owner, builder and architect to deliver a best-in-class facility for the region. Enhancements include upgraded travel technology, improved wayfinding and signage, expanded hold rooms, concessions and amenities, improved restroom facilities, and dual taxi-lanes between concourses to support quicker aircraft turnaround times.
The concourses will feature a modern mountain aesthetic with expansive views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada, creating a welcoming sense of place for travellers. Construction will begin in phases, starting with Concourse A, and will deliver lasting benefits for passengers, airlines, tenants and airport employees alike. Both concourses are expected to be complete by late-2029.
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