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Reno-Tahoe Airport Will Launch New Parking System

The platform goes live October 13, 2026, while construction triggers temporary outdoor boarding gates.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Air Travel

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Reno-Tahoe International Airport will launch a new parking reservation system on October 13, 2026, alongside new outdoor boarding procedures for passengers. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Travelers flying out of Reno-Tahoe International Airport will see changes to both parking and boarding as the facility continues a $1 billion infrastructure expansion. A new online parking reservation system replaces the old setup, while temporary ground boarding gates will soon guide passengers outside to reach their aircraft.

Why it matters

These adjustments help the airport maintain operations during the multi-year construction of the New Gen concourses. The changes stem from passenger feedback aimed at smoothing the experience during this heavy development period for the region's main transit hub.

The airport is executing a $1 billion infrastructure program to upgrade facilities. Temporary ground boarding gates are scheduled to remain in use for over two years until the new concourses are finalized.

The players

Reno-Tahoe International Airport

The regional aviation facility managing a $1 billion infrastructure upgrade and new boarding procedures.

The details

Beginning October 13, 2026, the airport will move to the Aeroparker platform for online parking reservations. Passengers with existing JustPark bookings will have those dates honored, though all reservations are paused between October 1 and October 12. On October 22, the airport will initiate ground boarding on concourses B and C, which requires passengers to walk outdoors to reach their flights. These temporary measures are essential for the ongoing construction of the New Gen A and B concourses.

Timeline

  1. October 1-12, 2026: Parking reservations are paused during the system transition.

  2. October 13, 2026: The new Aeroparker reservation system becomes active.

  3. October 22, 2026: Temporary ground boarding operations begin at the airport.

  4. 2028: The New Gen A concourse is expected to be completed.

  5. 2029: The New Gen B concourse is expected to be completed.

The Truckee Meadows View

These shifts follow the airport's multi-year New Gen infrastructure program designed to accommodate increased passenger volume. The adoption of outdoor ground boarding mirrors the temporary logistics often required when building large-scale modern terminals while maintaining daily flight schedules.

Travelers should book parking before October 1 or wait until October 13 to use the new system. When flying after October 22, be prepared to walk outdoors to your aircraft as the airport shifts to ground boarding gates.

The takeaway

Travelers should adjust their expectations for a more outdoor-centric boarding experience starting later this month. Keep your travel plans flexible during the mid-October transition period when the reservation system is offline.

What happens next

Passengers should monitor the airport website starting October 13 to create new reservations, as the prior system will be fully retired and new bookings will be required for travel after October 12.

Further reading

For more information on navigating the terminal during the current project, visit our air-travel section.

More information

To manage your parking needs or view the new system, visit the RNO airport parking reservation page.

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