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Jan 16, 2019

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Check FAA NOTAMS for TRK at: https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/
AVOID FLYING between 10 pm - 7 am. Please respect our neighbors.

Truckee Tower Closed. Truckee Tower scheduled to resume operations at 7 am local time. Automated Weather Observation. 0148Z 16013G22KT 10SM SCT060 SCT110 08/M02 A2976. Class Echo airspace in effect. Common traffic advisory frequency and pilot controlled lighting are available on 120.575. For additional information contact Oakland Center on 127.95. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

KTRK 240835Z AUTO 17015G23KT 7SM -RA OVC036 06/03 A2970 RMK AO2 P0003

  • Elevation: 5,901 ft MSL
  • City: Truckee, California
  • Sectional Chart: San Francisco
  • Flight Service: Reno FSS
  • Fuel: 100LL, SAF JET A +Prist

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Recent Density Altitude: Approx. 6,500 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

  • Time: 2025.12.24 0835 UTC
  • Wind: from the S (170 degrees) at 17 MPH (15 KT) gusting to 26 MPH (23 KT)
  • Visibility: 7 mile(s)
  • Sky: Overcast
  • Weather: Light Rain
  • Temperature: 42 F (6 C)
  • Dew Point: 37 F (3 C)
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.7 in. Hg (1005 hPa)

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