KTRK's Past, Present & Future

Apr 03, 2020

TRUCKEE TAHOE AIRPORT'S PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

A dirt landing strip known as "Airport Flats" was used as early as the 1930's by mail delivery aircraft traveling over Donner Summit. This was the beginning of an aviation presence in the Martis Valley area and seeded the idea of a permanent airport. The airport in its current location has been operated by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District since 1960.

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KTRK 230147Z 19016G29KT 5SM DZ SCT035 BKN045 OVC110 04/01 A2995

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. 6,000 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

Time: 2024.11.23 0147 UTC
Wind: from the S (190 degrees) at 18 MPH (16 KT) gusting to 33 MPH (29 KT)
Visibility: 5 mile(s)
Sky: Overcast
Weather: Drizzle
Temperature: 39 F (4 C)
Dew Point: 33 F (1 C)
Humidity: 80%
Pressure: 29.95 in. Hg (1014 hPa)

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