KTRK Goes All-In on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Nov 21, 2023

Airport Improvement magazine article: Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California recently made a bold environmental move by changing from standard Jet A to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The general aviation airport started offering SAF several years ago, with a goal of gradually increasing the percentage sold to 100% by the end of 2023. To read the full article visit ➤ KTRK SAF Article (Note article typo: TTAD has a 5 member publicly elected Board of Directors, not 25)

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KTRK 211650Z 19016G28KT 7SM -RA BKN030 06/02 A3015

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: 2024.11.21 1650 UTC
Wind: from the S (190 degrees) at 18 MPH (16 KT) gusting to 32 MPH (28 KT)
Visibility: 7 mile(s)
Sky: Mostly Cloudy
Weather: Light Rain
Temperature: 42 F (6 C)
Dew Point: 35 F (2 C)
Humidity: 75%
Pressure: 30.15 in. Hg (1020 hPa)

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