Snow Day

2.28.2023 9:00am local (by: JS)

Blizzard conditions continue at KTRK with high winds and heavy snow. The airport is currently closed at least through Wednesday 03/01/23 at 4:00 pm. Pilots please stay updated on NOTAMS.
Hangars are currently NOT accessible by vehicle. Red Truck Cafe is Closed.

2.27.2023 10:00am local (by: JS)

Blizzard conditions at KTRK. Airport is currently closed through Tuesday 2/28 at 4:00 pm. Pilots please stay updated on NOTAMS.
All hangars are accessible with a vehicle.

2.26.2023 5:01pm local (by: DVQ)

Martis Dam Rd. is now clear from Highway 267 to Sailplane Way
It is now snowing heavily and visibility is less than 1/2 mile
Runways will technically be open with FICONS for deep snow

2.26.2023 1:03pm local (by: DVQ)

KTRK staff have begun clearing snow on Martis Dam Rd.

2.26.2023 9:16am local (by: DVQ)

A trace of snow here overnight that made for slippery conditions this morning
FICONS of 1/1/1 for Runway 2/20
All hangars accessible by aircraft just in time for another round of big snowfall coming soon...

2.25.2023 3:01pm local (by: DVQ)

All hangars accessible except the following:
B (east) through F (west), G (east), H

2.25.2023 1:20pm local (by: DVQ)

Runways Now Open!
Hangar rows accessible by vehicle only but will be opening to aircraft throughout the day

2.25.2023 11:58am local (by: DVQ)

Runways are in final phases of clearing. Expected Time of Opening 1PM
Hangars are accessible by vehicle so far but please yield for snow removal equipment
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First 3 people to email david.vanquest@truckeetahoeairport.com and tell me you saw this post get a black KTRK shirt

2.25.2023 10:06am local (by: JS)

Due to staffing availability (all hands on deck with long hours plowing snow), the terminal building will CLOSE at 5:30 pm today. Red Truck Cafe is open today 9 am - 3 pm.

2.25.2023 9:21am local (by: DVQ)

Snow let up last night and crews have made significant progress this morning
High confidence in runway(s) opening today
Next update around noon

* Attention Pilots: Local tenants with tentative flight schedules planned (post snow events), can send priority hangar snow clearing requests to snowday@truckeetahoeairport.com.

Check NOTAMS:
https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb

Check live 360 degree webcam:
https://truckeetahoeairport.com/webcam

Check weather forecast:
https://www.aviationweather.gov/gfa  

Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM): 
RCAM CHART

Please remember the snow removal priorities that were discussed at the Winter Operations Speaking Event:
- Landside roads & parking (so we can get to work)
- Care Flight EMS
- Runways & Taxiways
- Airside terminal ramp, businesses and Control Tower
- Hangar row taxilanes

Winter Ops Fact Sheet 2023-2024

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