Location - Reno

Located in the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, the breathtaking Reno-Sparks-Lake Tahoe area is not your average destination. From the arts to the cultural splendor, from the casinos to its unprecedented natural surroundings, Reno is a city rich in both tradition and fresh entertainment.

Minutes from world-famous Lake Tahoe, the Reno-Sparks community is surrounded by natural beauty and limitless recreational opportunities. The Reno-Sparks-Lake Tahoe region has over 18 world-class ski resorts, many just a short 45-minutes from downtown, and 40-plus golf courses. The area also boasts 60 gaming locations, the National Bowling Stadium, the National Automobile Museum, Rancho San Rafael Park's Arboretum and Wilbur D. May Great Basin Adventure, the historic boomtown of Virginia City, and world-class fishing, hiking, biking and numerous other outdoor activities.

Surrounded by character, Downtown Reno is a dynamic blend of art and business. The Truckee River is ever-present, snaking its way through the entire city. And, the small town neighborhoods fill Reno with a satisfied, at ease community. Surrounded by spirit The quality of life in the region is tough to beat. The Reno Arch , one of the most unique entryways into the city, welcomes visitors and residents with its neon lighting recognized worldwide.

National Pilot Academy's training is preformed at Carson City Airport: Runway 9-27, at an elevation of 4,697 feet above mean sea level (MSL), is 5,900 feet long, 75 feet wide, and oriented in a east-west direction.  Making it truly a great place to train.

At around 4500 feet altitude, the area offers four distinct seasons with few extremes. Average temperatures range from winter lows in the 20's to summer highs in the 90's. Low humidity characterizes the area, making the cool days seem not so cold, and the warm days not so hot. Rain is scarce (fewer than eight inches on average annually), as are cloudy days. Snow, however, is certain (23.5 inches on average per year), though it tends to melt by late afternoon in the valleys. Here, the sun shines more than 300 days a year, providing warm days, cool nights and blue skies.

Carson City Airport | Carson City, Nevada
2500 East Graves Lane

Toll Free: 866-400-2475, Option 3  |Office: 775-883-9944  |  Fax: 775-883-9946