– Skyway to Burning Man –
More Services from More Places in 2012!!!
In 2011--our Seventh Year of Burning Man service--we celebrated our 500th playa flight!
As the only Burner-owned, Burner-operated air service, we’ve done our best over the past seven years to offer the best prices and services combined with the highest level of safety, honesty, integrity, and fun. Our thanks has been reflected in the thousands of smiles of our customers as they see Black Rock City from the air, the relief of the artists and theme camp members whose critical parts we’ve flown in, and the gratitude of the participants whose emergencies required immediate transport home.
Little did we know what we were flying into when we launched our very first charter flight to the Burn in 2005, but we liked what we saw so much that we stayed. Since then, we’ve built and donated the Black Rock City air terminal, sited runways, published approaches and an air-to-ground communications manual, and worked every year with BRC Airport and the FAA to improve air safety. (We’ve also created two theme camps, but that’s another story.)
What's in store for 2012?
We listened carefully to your feedback. You asked for more seats and more flights (yes, we ran out in 2011). You asked for earlier confirmed bookings. You asked for larger aircraft. You asked to be able to move larger groups to and from the playa at the same time. You asked for nonstops to the playa from LA, the Bay Area, SoCal, and the Pacific Northwest. You asked for better check-in facilities on the playa. Well... They're all here for 2012!
Nobody has done more flying to the playa than Advantage, and no air service has volunteered more, contributed more or participated more in our event.
Reno – Black Rock City Air Shuttle
We offer up to twelve flights daily between Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Black Rock City before, during, and after the event. We transport participants, City builders, artists, and theme camps that help make it all happen. We also fly supply trips bringing construction materials, food, and time-critical equipment to the event. We’ve even flown in aircraft tires, spray rigs, and lift jacks!
Our aircraft for this route: Cessna Turbo StationAir 206 and Turbo 207. They have room for as many as five and seven passengers respectively.
2012 Reno–BRC Air Shuttle™ Prices
– Early Bird Special For February Bookings
Just like the airlines and the event itself, the sooner you book, the less it costs. Prices shown are valid for bookings completed and paid for before
February 29th, 2012.
| Flight Type | Price Per Person | T206 Whole Aircraft |
T207 Whole Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Way | $279 | $977 | $1535 |
| Round trip | $558 | $1953 | $3069 |
All Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair prices are valid only for flights at the capacity of three to four (3-4) passengers or no more than a total of 680 pounds including all baggage. The Turbo 207 aircraft offers space for larger parties of up to six (6) passengers or no more than a total of 970 pounds including all baggage.
Weight limits are strictly enforced for safe and legal operation. Single or multiple passenger bookings may be required to share the flight to ensure a full aircraft.
Black Rock City Airport Fees
Black Rock City Airport collects usage fees from passengers on arrival (Did you know that BRC Airport is mostly self-funding?). Passengers are responsible for paying these fees to enter the event. Fees are payable to BRC Airport staff on arrival in cash. Fees have not been set for 2012 yet but they were $20 per person in 2011 as a reference point.
A view of BRC from above
The BRC Air Shuttle will return to MillionAir.
We will be operating out of MillionAir again this year. This FBO (fixed base operator) facility is located at:
485 South Rock Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
Please note this is on the other side of the airport from where the airlines are!
If you are connecting from the airlines, take a taxi from the baggage claim area to MillionAir.
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Reno to Black Rock City - Flight Availability
| Before Event |
Sunday 26-Aug |
Monday 27-Aug |
Tuesday 28-Aug |
Wednesday 29-Aug |
Thursday 30-Aug |
Friday 31-Aug |
Saturday 1-Sep |
Sunday 2-Sep |
Monday 3-Sep |
Tuesday 4-Sep |
After Event |
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| 6am-8am | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 8am-10am | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 10am-12pm | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 12pm-2pm | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 2pm-4pm | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 4pm-6pm | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
Black Rock City to Reno - Flight Availability
| Before Event |
Sunday 26-Aug |
Monday 27-Aug |
Tuesday 28-Aug |
Wednesday 29-Aug |
Thursday 30-Aug |
Friday 31-Aug |
Saturday 1-Sep |
Sunday 2-Sep |
Monday 3-Sep |
Tuesday 4-Sep |
After Event |
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| 7am-9am | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 9am-11am | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 11am-1pm | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 1pm-3pm | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 3pm-5pm | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 5pm-7pm | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
Helpful Links
Reno and Sparks, Nevada
Reno and Sparks are the last major populated areas before heading out to the playa. They are a major outpost for picking up goods as well as an excellent jump off point for Black Rock City. The following links offer some local businesses that can help you prepare for the playa.
Official Burning Man Links
- Booking:
All flight requests and booking will be completed via a web form that can be accessed through the link located below our flight prices. - Prohibited Items:
Flammable Materials
Explosives
Controlled Substances
A more detailed list of prohibited items can be viewed at: www.tsa.gov
Note: TSA may conduct random bag searches - Questions?
If you have any questions in regards to our flight service please check our frequently asked questions page before trying to contact us.
The name "Burning Man" and all images of the Man, city layout, lampposts, street signs and commissioned theme artwork are © Burning Man and Black Rock City LLC.