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National Championship Air Races

Tourist attraction Non profit organization

👍👍 Year over Year. It has become a family tradition. We enjoy ourselves so much at the Air Races; it is a whole day of walking, eating, watching the Races, and getting autographs from the Pilots. Big Shout Out to Section 3!!!! People often mention Races, year, event, time, Reno, love, great,


Address

14501 Mt Anderson St, Reno, NV 89506, United States

Website

airrace.org

Contact

+1 775-972-6663

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (394 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 4 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Races (8) year (8) event (7) time (7) Reno (6) love (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Aidelis Leon (. 2 years ago on Google
    Year over Year. It has become a family tradition. We enjoy ourselves so much at the Air Races; it is a whole day of walking, eating, watching the Races, and getting autographs from the Pilots. Big Shout Out to Section 3!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 steve l. 2 years ago on Google
    An incredible experience for the whole family. I highly recommend this event as part of every yearly destination on everyone's agenda. Stimulating for the kids as well as adults and getting a pit pass is highly recommended to engage up close with planes, pilots and the whole aviation community that takes part of the world's fastest motorsport.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gary A. 1 year ago on Google
    The people behind the scenes are phenomenal! Over 50 years of excitement and fun.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JBShoo2 3 years ago on Google
    The best event/air show you will ever go to! Take my word for it, I’ve been to the races every year of my life (16 years straight) and have never missed it once, and hopefully never will. This is truly an event like no other, I promise you that! Great for the whole family, aviation enthusiast or not! If you want more details or a visual presentation please visit my YouTube page (Nevada Boys) where we have a video titled “Reno Air Races 2019”. Once you come to the races you’ll never want to leave! I can’t explain how much I love this event and trust me, you will too! The below photos are mine from the 2019 event.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kerisa M. 5 months ago on Google
    Another year, the last year, in the record books. We had a great time until the final day... here's to all the great times we had and the wonderful people and their hard work and determination that made this place such an amazing place! Thank you, Reno for, for letting us invade your space. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike J. 6 months ago on Google
    An aviation lovers dream. Fast planes, and great folks all around. Spectators, crews, volunteers, everyone. Checked another item off of my bucket list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phil D. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing time at the Air Races, am so sad to see them going but blessed to have been once and will definitely visit their new home!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iceman 6 months ago on Google
    This is the LAST RENO AIR RACE. Better get here before it's too late. It's an amazing experience with some of the best people in the world. We love this show and we're going to miss it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melodys V. 6 months ago on Google
    For years I have enjoyed the Reno Air Races. Ever since I was a little girl. I would always be amazed at the stunts and shows they would do, but for most of all I would love to just go and see all the planes… It’s definitely sad to know this is the last race we will see. But it’s was also very sad to see amazing pilots be lost…. The memories of all the races, pilots, military, volunteers etc… It will be for ever remembered I thank you all. To those who lost a love one at a race through out the years, I know it was their passion, and they forever live in our hearts still to this day, their memories have been engraved in our hearts. Keep on flying in the sky’s! 💕✈️🛫
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark B. 2 years ago on Google
    Accessibility. Friendly Aviation fraternity. You will make new friends there! You may see anything from the most historically accurate Spitfire in the world to well worn, oil smeared, well-used airplanes from the 1930's to present day. Rows upon rows of airplanes that flew in to the airport to race or be displayed. Mostly outdoors and others in hangers. Oh yeah, and the centerpiece, the best air race in America! Interludes filled with military and civilian demo flights, flight teams like the Thunderbirds (in 2021), and surprise visits by other aircraft. Best place to sit? The top row of any grandstand - get a reserved one early as that row goes quickly. Very likely that row will be in the shade all day long. Don't stay there though. Pay for a pit pass - you'll thank me later. If you want souvenirs gi there first as the best stuff and sizes sell out quickly. Bring binoculars, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, something to recharge your phone or camera, and drink ALOT of water so you don't get dehydrated. The doors open early so you can eat breakfast burritos early and you will have lots more food options for lunch. Go during the week for less crowds. But note the competition gets fiercer(translated- faster!) the closer you get to the finals in a class! Get there by rideshare any time or by bus from Reno Friday - Sunday. DO NOT COUNT ON RIDESHARE AFTER 5PM!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura C. 10 months ago on Google
    My first, and only, experience at the Reno Air Races 2 years ago, and I had the absolute fortune and blessing to meet Brian Shul, pilot of my most favorite aircraft, the SR71 Blackbird. That was a day I will never, ever forget! A real and true bucket list item fulfilled! We ended up chatting for around 2 hours or so, what an amazing time! And, oh my goodness, he gives the best hugs! I always thought I would do whatever I had to do to get back again to meet up with him again. But then I find out that he passed away on May 20th this year, just a few short days ago... 💔 :( Hug your friends and your family, you never know what tomorrow will bring. Fly high, Brian, Godspeed to you! 🙏

  • 5/5 WinterFoxof S. 1 year ago on Google
    The airraces will hold a place in my heart, from scouts to the navy and airforce. Always worth going early.

  • 5/5 Mike A. 2 years ago on Google
    Been to this event every year. Great time, good people, everyone is very welcoming. Thunderbirds were awesome as usual.

  • 5/5 Tawnie R. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my first time but we'll worth it! We stayed all day and not one minute was boring. They had so many air shows going on throughout the day. If you haven't been I highly recommend it. And if you ha e gone before you know you will go again!

  • 5/5 Mark P. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience. Cannot see these aircraft anywhere else.

  • 5/5 Brian P. 6 months ago on Google
    Last Races at Stead Field. Always memorable. Plenty of parking and bathrooms.

  • 5/5 Jason S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time going and had an absolute blast. Looking forward to next year. Little smokey but still a great event ! If you are an aviation enthusiast definitely need to come here.

  • 5/5 Kristin H. 1 year ago on Google
    We love the Reno Air Races. I would recommend getting the pit passes if possible. You're right next to the action and there's a real sense of community in this sport, that's great to see. We even got to visit with one of the pilots that had just raced. (The red plane in the photos). Overall they put on a great show. There are races, aerial shows and lots of displays to look at. We're very excited about the STOL races being added to the lineup. This year the U2 came by. Amazing! It is so good we are spending more than one day there. My son and dad love planes, this is their thing every year!


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