Coast to Desert, Without the Drive
The distance between Reno and Truckee is 23 miles as the crow flies - and in the Epic E1000, that translates to roughly ~20 min at cruise altitude. By car, the same journey demands hours of highway time through corridors that rarely cooperate. For FlyEpic owners, that tradeoff disappears entirely.Departing from Reno-Tahoe International, you're airborne within minutes of arriving at the FBO - no security theater, no gate holds, no middle seats. The Epic E1000 climbs to 34,000 feet in under 20 minutes, where Starlink WiFi keeps you connected while the terrain scrolls beneath you. By the time most travelers are settling into their drive, you're already on the ground in Lake Tahoe.This route is a natural fit for FlyEpic's ownership model. Whether it's a recurring business commitment, a weekend at one of North Lake Tahoe's standout destinations, or simply the desire to make the most of limited time, the economics of fractional ownership make Reno to Truckee a route you can fly without overthinking the cost.
Reno-Tahoe International
4,415 ft MSL
Regional hub serving both Reno's growing tech economy and South Shore Lake Tahoe resort traffic
11,000 ft primary runway at 4,415 ft elevation - full capability for all aircraft including heavy jets
45-minute drive to South Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Mountain Resort via scenic Highway 50
Truckee Tahoe Airport
5,900 ft MSL
Sits at 5,900 ft elevation - the high-altitude gateway to North Shore Tahoe ski resorts and lakefront estates
Single 7,000 ft runway with year-round operations supporting private and charter aircraft
FBO with heated hangars and de-icing capability - operational through Tahoe's deep winter season


