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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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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. 0249Z 23005KT 10SM FEW090 20/03 A3027 RMK CB NE. 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 250335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3029 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. 7,300 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

  • Time: 2026.08.25 0335 UTC
  • Wind: Calm
  • Visibility: 10 mile(s)
  • Sky: Clear
  • Weather:
  • Temperature: 64 F (18 C)
  • Dew Point: 39 F (4 C)
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.29 in. Hg (1025 hPa)

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