Reno is served by the 49th busiest commercial airport in the country. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport has been expanded and renovated to accommodate the additional traffic created by the tourist industry in Nevada. Reno is also served by chartered aircraft which play an important part in transporting people to the Reno area. Six smaller airports in the nearby areas handle private and charter flights. A U.S. Customs office is available to accommodate overseas passengers expected to visit the Reno area.
Local transportation consists of taxis, limousine service and a local bus service.
The city bus service, Citifare, is a mass transit system featuring the latest in modern buses and a constantly expanding schedule and service area. Citifare also operates Citilift, a transportation service designated for disabled persons. The Reno forecast office has weather and river watch and warning responsibility for the eastern Sierra, including Lake Tahoe, and portions of northeastern California, as well as western Nevada. Rivers included in Reno's area of responsibility include the Truckee, Carson, Walker, and Susan. Regularly updated weather forecasts are also issued for these areas.