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Aug 19, 2021

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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. 0149Z 13004KT 10SM BKN095 15/M02 A3007. 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. Runway 20 VASI out of service.

KTRK 010535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3013 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. 5,900 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

  • Time: 2026.05.01 0535 UTC
  • Wind: Calm
  • Visibility: 10 mile(s)
  • Sky: Clear
  • Weather:
  • Temperature: 41 F (5 C)
  • Dew Point: 33 F (1 C)
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 30.13 in. Hg (1020 hPa)

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