TTAD Seeking Tower Service RFI

Dec 30, 2020

TTAD Seeking Tower Services RFI 

The current air traffic control tower service agreement with Midwest ATC expires on May 31, 2021. Truckee Tahoe Airport District is seeking Requests for Information (RFI) from qualified air traffic control contractors. The significant objectives of the RFI include: 1) Enhancing safety in a multi-disciplinary aeronautical environment. 2) Reducing community noise and annoyance. 3) Enhancing use of calm wind runways. 4) Working productively with airport staff to adapt and respond to aeronautical demands during peak periods while communicating with staff, aviators, and the FAA. Contact Hardy Bullock for additional information, email Hardy.Bullock@TruckeeTahoeAirport.com or call (530) 587-7940.  Applications are due by 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Click here for the RFI➤ https://truckeetahoeairport.com/documents/573-request_for_information_tower_final-pdf

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CAUTION Glider Activity May - October
 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. 0250Z 21031G44KT 10SM FEW250 10/M02 A2988. 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 121335Z AUTO 21016G23KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2980 RMK AO2

  • 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. 6,400 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

  • Time: 2025.05.12 1335 UTC
  • Wind: from the SSW (210 degrees) at 18 MPH (16 KT) gusting to 26 MPH (23 KT)
  • Visibility: 10 mile(s)
  • Sky: Clear
  • Weather:
  • Temperature: 42 F (6 C)
  • Dew Point: 23 F (-5 C)
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 29.8 in. Hg (1009 hPa)

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