OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT

Reno Administrative Code tit. 6, ch. 6.16

in effect

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.010 Definitions.

Sec. 6.16.010. - Definitions. The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them: Aerial acrobatics means any manipulation of the controls of an aircraft which tends, or may tend, to divert the aircraft from a normal flight in a horizontal plane parallel to the surface of the earth, save and excepting only such manipulation of the controls as may be necessary to cause the aircraft to ascend or descend from one altitude to another, by means of a gradual ascent or descent with every consideration for stability and safety. Aircraft means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designated for navigation or for flight in the air. The word "aircraft" includes helicopters and lighter-than-air dirigibles and balloons. Fly and flight includes every kind of locomotion by any aircraft. Heliport shall be interpreted so as to include the meanings of both helipad and helistop. Sound amplifying equipment means any machine or device for the amplification of music, the human voice, or any other noise or sound. "Sound amplifying equipment" shall not be construed as including warning devices on authorized emergency aircraft or any horns, or other warning devices used only for traffic safety purposes. (Code 1966, § 9.08.010; Ord. No. 2749 § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.020 Federal and state rules in effect.

Sec. 6.16.020. - Federal and state rules in effect. The rules and regulations promulgated by the civil aeronautics administration of the government of the United States and the laws of the state of Nevada are hereby declared to be in effect for all purposes and shall be followed by all aircraft operating in or over the city limits. The city council hereby declares that if any provision recited herein is more stringent than federal or state regulations the provisions of this chapter shall apply. (Code 1966, § 9.08.050; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.030 Take-off and landing places.

Sec. 6.16.030. - Take-off and landing places. It is unlawful for any person to begin or terminate any flight at any place within the city limits except at the Reno International Airport, or at a place approved by the city council. (Code 1966, § 9.08.020; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.040 Reserved.

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.050 Unnecessary loud noises.

Sec. 6.16.050. - Unnecessary loud noises. It is unlawful for any person to cause or allow unnecessary loud noises to be emitted from an aircraft engine while in flight or from the propeller thereof, which may create a disturbance or nuisance while in flight over the city. (Code 1966, § 9.08.020; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.060 Sound amplification from aircraft.

Sec. 6.16.060. - Sound amplification from aircraft. It is unlawful for any person to operate, or cause to be operated, any aircraft for any purpose in or over the city with sound amplifying equipment in operation without first having secured the permission of the city council. (Code 1966, § 9.08.040; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.070 Reckless operation.

Sec. 6.16.070. - Reckless operation. It is unlawful for any person to operate any aircraft over the city limits in a careless and reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of others. (Code 1966, § 9.08.030; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.080 Acrobatics.

Sec. 6.16.080. - Acrobatics. It is unlawful for any person to engage in aerial acrobatics over any part or section within the city limits. (Code 1966, § 9.08.020; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.090 Dropping of articles.

Sec. 6.16.090. - Dropping of articles. It is unlawful for any person to cause to be dropped or permit to be dropped from such aircraft or anything attached thereto, any articles or objects, unless special waiver has been issued by the civil aeronautics administration and permission has also been obtained from the city council. (Code 1966, § 9.08.020; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.100 Parachuting.

Sec. 6.16.100. - Parachuting. It is unlawful for any person to parachute from an aircraft within the city limits without first obtaining permission from the city council. (Code 1966, § 9.08.020; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Reno Administrative Code § 6.16.110 Operation of heliports and flight of helicopters within the city.

Sec. 6.16.110. - Operation of heliports and flight of helicopters within the city. (a) Helicopters shall be allowed to take off or land on the heliport authorized by the city council and the civil aeronautics administration on the roof of the Riverside Garage building or at any other heliport hereafter authorized by the city council and the civil aeronautics administration. (b) Helicopters shall use the Truckee River channel only in leaving or approaching the heliport located on the roof of the Riverside Garage building so as not to fly at low altitudes over congested areas of the city and in the event other heliports are established within the city the approach lanes to the heliports shall be established and authorized only by the city council and the civil aeronautics administration. (c) The operators of the heliport established on the roof of the Riverside Garage or operators of other heliports hereafter authorized shall comply with all safety regulations now in effect or hereafter prescribed by the civil aeronautics administration, safety regulation division, and all regulations prescribed by the chief of the fire department of the city and the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and they shall maintain a metal fence not less than three feet in height and 75 feet in diameter around the helicopter landing platform so as to protect those persons using helicopter transportation. (d) All aircraft owners and operators shall be required to obtain and maintain in force and effect liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 covering injury to any one person and $5,000,000.00 covering injury to more than one person and in the amount of $2,000,000.00 covering property damage arising out of any one occurrence. Evidence of such insurance shall be furnished to the city clerk. (Code 1966, § 9.08.060; Ord. No. 2749, § 1, 6-25-79)

Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT6VETR_CH6.16OPAIFetched: 11/1/2026