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See wildfire tech in action as BurnBot brings its cutting-edge vegetation treatment demo to the Truckee Tahoe Airport — a powerful step toward local fire resilience. ➤ SEE THE VIDEO

The Truckee Tahoe Airport’s spring art exhibition, Treescapes, features works by Truckee Cultural District artist Eric Bevel and others, exploring the form, beauty, and symbolism of trees. From close-up studies of bark and limbs to sweeping forest scenes, the exhibit highlights nature’s enduring role in artistic expression. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, April 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., offering a chance to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

The Truckee Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will hold their monthly pancake breakfast on April 12, 2025 from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Flights will be weather dependent. For more information visit, https://eaa1073.org/.

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District’s Airport Community Team (ACT) meeting on February 12 focused on ongoing aircraft noise concerns and the community’s frustrations over increasing jet traffic. Residents, pilots, and airport officials engaged in an open discussion about noise abatement efforts, air traffic management, and the airport’s responsiveness to complaints. ➤ Read the full article here

KTRK is inviting community members to attend the ACT Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. This meeting will focus on noise and annoyance and aim to engage stakeholders across the community in a constructive dialogue about noise.

➤ NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Altaport, an airport services company, has partnered with Truckee-Tahoe Airport to help transient pilots easily find and book available hangar space. Their new platform identifies underutilized hangars, making short-term aircraft storage more accessible for pilots on the go. ➤ Read More

The opening exhibit for the next Art at the Airport installment will be held Wednesday, January 29 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Airport Terminal Building. The theme is Moods in Monochrome. This is a chance for the community to engage will local artists.

At the January 22, 2025 Board of Directors meeting, the Truckee Tahoe Airport Board selected David Diamond and Mary Hetherington to serve as President and Vice President respectively. 

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District (TTAD) is setting a new standard for sustainable aviation in 2025. From being the first airport in the U.S. to exclusively offer sustainable aviation jet fuel (SAF) to achieving a 31% reduction in aviation fuel emissions, TTAD is leading the charge toward net-zero aviation practices. ➤ Watch Now

KTRK is requesting qualifications from individuals interested in leasing space from the District on a multi-year basis for a lounge space in the terminal building.

Join Truckee Tahoe Airport GM Robb Etnyre, and airport staff for in-depth discussions on pertinent topics of community interest. The January ACT Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 8, from 6 - 7 p.m. This meeting will be a virtual format via ➤ Zoom Link (Meeting ID 899 4717 1463).

After over 12 years of dedicated service, Marc Lamb will be retiring from the Truckee Tahoe Airport District at the end of the year. Marc has been an invaluable member of the Aviation and Community Services department, playing a key role in shaping the district's public relations and community outreach efforts. Click post heading for the rest of the story.