Great Basin Aviation

Reno, Nevada, United States· Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO/KRNO)(KRNO)

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Great Basin Aviation at a glance

Great Basin Aviation is a flight school at Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO/KRNO) (KRNO) in Reno, United States. It offers training for Trial flights, Type ratings, and Flight instructor. Its trial flight ($200) is about 11% above the typical price in the United States ($180). At Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO/KRNO), 90% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are July, October, and November; March is the most difficult. There are 5 other flight schools within 31 miles.

Courses and training

Prices

Course or item	Price
Discovery Flight session	from $199
Cessna 172SP/R hour	$185 – $195
Cessna T182T hour	$275
CFI Primary Flight Instruction hour	$80
CFI Advanced Flight Instruction hour	$90
Basic Ground Instruction hour	$45
Advanced Ground Instruction hour	$50

Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.

Aircraft

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Typical flying weather at Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO/KRNO)

Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).

89% Jan

86% Feb

85% Mar

90% Apr

90% May

90% Jun

92% Jul

90% Aug

92% Sep

95% Oct

93% Nov

88% Dec