Reno Air Races 2023 – Airside photos

I took a trip to Stead Nevada, to attend the Reno National Championship Air Races Final Flag. Having attended almost every year since my first trip in 1989, it was sad to see this great event coming to a close, at least for Stead Nevada.

This time around, it was about taking in the event, the vendors, the statics and the racing, more than trying to capture it all on camera. A few photos made the cut from a small collection of photos taken over the weekend. These photos are offered here, for anyone to enjoy.

Note, if there is a photo you’d like to purchase, many sizes and materials are available. Links to be added to post once I’ve finished setting them up with my art vendor. Stay tuned!


Castle Air Museum – California

Wrapping up a bittersweet trip to Reno for the last of the Air Races, we made a stop in Atwater to visit Castle Air Museum. They have an extensive collection of aircraft at the location of former Castle Air Force Base.


Castle Air Museum – main collection

Castle Air Memorial Brick Park.

Museum Restoration Center


Castle Air Museum is located at 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater, California, 95301