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Aug 19, 2021

To see the latest news and information on the aircraft accident that occured on 7.26.21 please visit ➤ Aircraft Accident Update Brief 8.19.21

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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 22009KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3014. 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 041155Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3016 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. 6,200 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

  • Time: 2025.11.04 1155 UTC
  • Wind: from the SSW (210 degrees) at 8 MPH (7 KT)
  • Visibility: 10 mile(s)
  • Sky: Clear
  • Weather:
  • Temperature: 46 F (8 C)
  • Dew Point: 33 F (1 C)
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.16 in. Hg (1021 hPa)

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