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Reno/Stead traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Reno/Stead (RTS · KRTS) is 5,850 ft MSL · 800 AGL as published by the FAA, and 32, 26 are charted right traffic. · Open on the map

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Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KRTS reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 048°downwind 318°base 228°final 138°45° entry14263208

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
138° mag · 154° true
Dimensions
9,000 × 150 ft
TPA
5,850 ft MSL · 800 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 318°) on the 45° at 5,850 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
5,044 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
5,044 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
14 Left traffic 137° mag 5,850 ft MSL · 800 AGL
32 Right traffic 317° mag 5,850 ft MSL · 800 AGL
08 Left traffic 080° mag 5,850 ft MSL · 800 AGL
26 Right traffic 260° mag 5,850 ft MSL · 800 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for KRTS in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KRTS

Reno/Stead is non towered, so the pattern is self announced on CTAF 122.7. AC 90-66B asks for a report on entry and on each leg, and for the standard 45° entry to downwind at pattern altitude.

Watch the right traffic ends here: 32, 26. A right pattern at a field where the other end is left is the single most common place to end up pointing at opposing traffic. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KRTS?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 800 ft AGL for Reno/Stead, which is 5,850 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 5,050 ft.

Does KRTS have right traffic?

Yes, on 2 runway ends: 32, 26. Every other end at Reno/Stead is standard left traffic.

What frequency is the pattern on at KRTS?

Reno/Stead is non towered, so pattern position reports go on the CTAF, 122.7. AC 90-66B asks for self announcing on entry and on each leg.

More about KRTS

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.

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