A pair of T-6 racers round a pylon at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The 2023 National Championship Air Races will be the final event held at Reno-Stead Airport, ending nearly 60 years of racing at the location.
The Reno Tahoe Airport Authority decided to sunset the event due to significant regional growth, urban encroachment, and long-standing safety concerns stemming from past accidents.
The races, a major draw for aviation enthusiasts, vintage aircraft, and industry legends, are currently exploring new venues for future events.
Organizers are encouraging participants and fans to attend the last Reno races from September 13-17 for a grand farewell.
If attending the Reno Air Races is on your bucket list, make your plans now. According to the Reno Air Race Association (RARA), this is the last year the National Championship Air Races will be held at the Reno-Stead Airport (KRTS).
A location for next year has not been announced.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
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