Location - Transportation

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Reno - Sparks - TahoeReno/Sparks is truly the "Hub of the West" with overnight service to nearly every major western U.S. city. Over 53 million people are reached via Interstate 80 and Highway 395. Reno/Sparks also conveniently serves the Pacific Rim. The world's 6th largest market, California, is only minutes away. This strategic market location is why over 500 U.S. and international companies have chosen Reno/Sparks for their regional or national operations center.

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Air Service

Reno/Tahoe International Airport completed a state-of-the art 2-way runway and terminal addition in late 1996. It is the major air hub for western Nevada and eastern California offering commercial, scheduled, charter, and cargo flights. The rapid passenger and air freight growth over the last five years has made Reno/Tahoe International the 44th largest air carrier airport in the U.S. Since 1990, passenger traffic has increased more than 73%. And in 1997, over 6.8 million passengers were served which represents 1.7% growth from 1996.

Conveniently located in the central part of the city, the airport offers over 126 daily flights to 195 cities worldwide including 22 non-stop destination. This level of service is enjoyed by communities five times our size.

14 commercial airlines serve Reno/Tahoe International: Alaska Air, America West, American, Delta, Northwest, Reno Air, Southwest, Sky West, TWA and United; plus two commuter airlines, Shuttle by United and Sky West.

The Reno/Tahoe International Airport cargo activity in 1997 was 39,240 metric tons. The twelve all-cargo airlines include: Airborne Express, Airpac, Ameriflight, DHL, Emery Worldwide, Empire Airline, Evergreen, FedEx, Union Flights, North Star Air Cargo, Redding Aerow Enterprises, and United Parcel Service.

Sophisticated Trucking System

Over 65 motor freight companies serve the Reno/Sparks market. Trucking firms offer 20% - 40% DISCOUNTS. Freight can be shipped overnight to 80 percent of the western marketplace with the other 20 percent second day. That's more than 53 million people.

Delivery Service

Express Air Freight include: Airborne Express, Burlington Air Express, DHL Worldwide Express, Emery Worldwide, UPS, FedEx and U.S. Postal Service. Parcel Delivery include: RPS, Greyhound Package, Western Parcel Service.

Port of Entry

Appointed Port of Entry with U.S. Customs and Immigration Office on airport premises. (775) 784-5585.

Reno/Sparks/Tahoe is just minutes from the world's sixth largest market: CALIFORNIA

*LTL: less-than-truck load

Railroads

Union Pacific and Southern Pacific serve Reno/Sparks. Both have intermodal yards and container freight facilities. AMTRAK provides passenger service.

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)

Opened in 1986, FTZ #126 allows foreign goods to enter the U.S. without formal customs entry and payment of customs duties and excise taxes. Duty and taxes are only due at the time of transfer of the product. If the final product is exported outside the U.S. marketplace, no U.S. duty is paid. (775) 331-8010.