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Come and participate in a Rusty Pilots program with fellow lapsed pilots. We will help you understand what’s changed in aviation since you last took the controls and brush up on your aviation knowledge.  Join us from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Airport Terminal Bldg Community Room. The cost is Free for AOPA members, or $89 to sign up for AOPA membership and the Class. Note: KTRK will cover AOPA membership/class registration fees for pilots enrolled in KTRK's FLY SAFE program who are not currently AOPA members.

Join us for another great FLY SAFE Pilot Proficiency program event at 5:30 - 7 pm, Friday, April 19, 2024 in the terminal building community room. Philip Mandel, CFI, FAA Safety Team Lead Representative and AOPA Instructor will review some common ways pilots get themselves in trouble, and systematically discuss what we can do to mitigate those risks. This event will will be in a hybrid format, both in-person and digitally via Zoom. Enrolled pilots will receive 1 FAA WINGS Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1. For more info visit ➤ FLY SAFE  ➤ FAA WINGS & ZOOM LINK

As part of their commitment to community and environmental safety, TTAD offers incentives to pilots to continue their education, ensuring they remain updated on the latest best practices, technology, and protocols. The airport's groundbreaking FLY SAFE Program leads the charge, paving a path for airport initiatives nationwide.  Story by Tiffany Connolly.  ➤ Pilot Incentive Programs  ➤ FLY SAFE Program Article

The Truckee Tahoe Airport is seeing verifiable and significant reductions in direct CO2 emissions year over year (2022 vs 2023) through its sustainability initiative programs. In 2023 the airport tracked Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, across 22 different sites within the airport grounds which showed an overall emissions reduction of 2,364 MTCO2e.  To view the full Truckee Tahoe Airport Sustainability Report visit ➤ KTRK Sustainability Report 2023

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District is planning to complete by purchase order the re-marking of airfield markings on the surface of Taxiway G, Taxiway R, Hangar Rows A-H, and parking circles on the aircraft parking aprons at the Truckee Tahoe Airport. This marking shall meet the requirements set forth on the attached plans and specifications. The RFP CLOSES at 1:00 PM on, Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  For more information visit ➤ 2024 KTRK Airfield Re-Marking RFP

Join General Manager Robb Etnyre and airport staff for an in-depth discussion on KTRK's Hangar Inspection program and find out what the FAA had to say in their recent hangar inspection report. 6-7 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The meeting will be in a hybrid format, participate either in-person in the terminal building's community room, or via Zoom!  ➤ ACT INFO   ➤ ZOOM LINK

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District has published a Request For Proposals for a Classification and Compensation Study. Posted March 18, 2024. All interested and qualified parties should submit proposals by 5:00 pm PDT,  Monday April 15, 2024.  For more information visit ➤ Classification and Compensation RFP

Press Release 3/30/2024 9:45 pm Truckee, CA:  Aircraft accident:  A single engine TBM aircraft N960LP crashed near Glenshire Dr, Truckee, CA while attempting to land at Truckee Tahoe Airport at 6:38 pm local on Saturday, March 30, 2024.There are two known fatalities. It is not known yet how many people were onboard. Truckee Police, Truckee Fire, Nevada County Sheriff, Nevada Coroner and Truckee Tahoe Airport staff were on scene. The NTSB and FAA will be investigating the accident tomorrow. The Truckee Tahoe Airport will update as facts become known. Click post heading for a picture of a similar model of aircraft. Click post heading for additional information.