KTRK

VFR

TRUCKEE-TAHOE

TRUCKEE · CALIFORNIA

Elev
5,904.3'
Longest RWY
7,001'11/29
Tower
MAR 15-APR 30 0700-1930; MAY 1-AUG 31 0700-2000; SEP 1-30 0700-1900; OCT 1-MAR 14 0700-1800.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:47Z
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Before you fly into KTRK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
MAR 15-APR 30 0700-1930; MAY 1-AUG 31 0700-2000; SEP 1-30 0700-1900; OCT 1-MAR 14 0700-1800. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
7,004.3'
MSL · field 5,904.3' + 1,100 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KTRK

Current METAR

Observed 16:47Z

KTRK 271647Z 00000KT 10SM BKN055 04/M03 A2999
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,915 ft
Ceiling
5,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM E
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
Pattern altitude
1,100 ft AGL · 7,004 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
TRK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBB ETNYRE
Address
10356 TRUCKEE AIRPORT RD, TRUCKEE CA 96161

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 11
106°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 106° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,004 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29106° / 286°7,001 ftASPHStandard L
02/2016° / 196°4,654 ftASPH20 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
20VASI 2-box left(3.5°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 11
KTRK · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • No airport surveillance radar coverage below 10,000 feet over KTRK.Show FAA
  • Aircraft capable of operating above 80,000 pounds must submit certification to the airport manager verifying the aircraft operating weight is less than 80,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • Runway 20 and runway 11 distance-to-go markers are installed on the left side.Show FAA
  • Summer density altitudes in afternoons frequently exceed 9,000 feet.Show FAA
  • Preferred calm wind runway use is runway 02.Show FAA
  • Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction required at or below minus 17 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Voluntary curfew: no engine starts, arrivals, or departures except prior permission required or lifeguard/fire fighting flights from 2200 to 0700.Show FAA
  • Aircraft and helicopter noise abatement rules are in effect. Avoid flight over residential areas north, west, and south. Contact the airport noise abatement office at 530-587-4119 extension 106 or check the airport website for a copy of procedures and rules prior to arrival or departure.Show FAA
  • Closed to ultralight aircraft except by prior permission.Show FAA
  • When the tower is closed, for clearance delivery contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
  • Special hazard: mountainous terrain surrounds the airport and runways; expect windshear and downdrafts.Show FAA
  • No de-ice service available indefinitely.Show FAA
  • Simulated operations on runways 11/29 and 2/20 occur from May through September.Show FAA
  • Glider operations northeast of the airport occur from May through September.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the runway end identifier lights on runway 11; medium intensity runway lights on runways 2/20 and 11/29; and the visual approach slope indicator on runway 20 using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLMobile fuel is available from 0700 to 1900; self-serve fuel is available from 0700 to 2000.Show FAA
  • AJet A and SAF fuel are available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20Gliders use left traffic for runway 20.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 is unusable beyond 2 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Use the common traffic advisory frequency when the tower is closed.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KTRK

Answer card
ICAO
KTRK
Name
TRUCKEE-TAHOE
Location
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
5,904.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,004.3 ft MSL (1,100 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · MAR 15-APR 30 0700-1930; MAY 1-AUG 31 0700-2000; SEP 1-30 0700-1900; OCT 1-MAR 14 0700-1800.
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 7,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Truckee-Tahoe Airport (KTRK) sits in Truckee, California, near the Sierra Nevada. Field elevation is 5,904.3 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 11/29 at 7,001 ft. Tower service is published with seasonal hours. The tower is open 0700-1930 from Mar 15 to Apr 30. It is open 0700-2000 from May 1 to Aug 31. It is open 0700-1900 from Sep 1 to Sep 30. It is open 0700-1800 from Oct 1 to Mar 14. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL. That puts the traffic pattern at 7,004.3 ft MSL. Truckee Tahoe Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Mobile fuel is available from 0700 to 1900. Self-serve fuel is available from 0700 to 2000.

This is a high-elevation field. Summer density altitudes in the afternoon frequently exceed 9,000 ft. Plan performance with that in mind. The airport also has noise abatement rules. Avoid flight over residential areas north, west and south. A voluntary curfew is published. No engine starts, arrivals, or departures are allowed from 2200 to 0700 without prior permission except for lifeguard or fire fighting flights. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport. If you are new to KTRK, get the current Chart Supplement and brief the airport operator or the FBO before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTRK?
Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL. That is 7,004.3 ft MSL at Truckee-Tahoe.
What are the tower hours at Truckee-Tahoe Airport?
The tower is open 0700-1930 from Mar 15 to Apr 30. It is open 0700-2000 from May 1 to Aug 31. It is open 0700-1900 from Sep 1 to Sep 30. It is open 0700-1800 from Oct 1 to Mar 14.
What is the longest runway at KTRK?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway. It is 7,001 ft of asphalt.
Does KTRK have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KTRK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Which FBO is on the field at KTRK?
Truckee Tahoe Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (530) 587-4119 for current service details.
Is there a curfew at Truckee-Tahoe Airport?
A voluntary curfew is published. No engine starts, arrivals, or departures are allowed from 2200 to 0700 without prior permission except for lifeguard or fire fighting flights.
What noise abatement rules apply at KTRK?
Published noise abatement rules are in effect. Avoid flight over residential areas north, west and south. Contact the airport noise abatement office at 530-587-4119 ext 106 before arrival or departure.
What should I watch for when flying into KTRK in summer?
Summer afternoon density altitudes frequently exceed 9,000 ft. Performance planning matters here. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport.

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