News

KTRK’s $4M FAA Airport Improvement Project (AIP) funded Taxiway A,C,D,E,T and the Runway 11 Run-up construction project is now complete! The two month project wrapped-up ahead of schedule!  NOTAMs have been lifted and the reconstructed taxiways and run-up area are now open.  Click post heading for full story. 

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the July 26, 2021 Challenger 605 accident in Truckee, CA.
➤ NTSB Preliminary Aviation Accident Report

A special meeting of the Truckee Tahoe Airport District will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.  For full meeting details and the Zoom link, please visit 
➤  https://truckeetahoeairport.com/administration/board

Please click the link below for a letter from the Airport District General Manager regarding the latest news, updates and next steps from the July 26, 2021 aircraft accident.
➤ Aircraft Accident Update and Next Steps

Thank you to all who have and continue to submit comments regarding the offensive noise from the Skydive Truckee Tahoe (SDTT) aircraft, as well as other aircraft overflying our community. The Truckee Tahoe Airport District has limited authority as an airport operator to address the issues regarding the skydive jump plane. Click post heading for full story.

For those seeking trauma counseling resources related to the aircraft incident of July 26, three in-person meetings will be held at the Hampton Inn and Suites, Sierra Room, at 11951 State Hwy 267, Truckee, CA. Nevada County counseling professionals will discuss the incident and provide resource information and support for those who may need assistance.  Click post heading for full details.

Efforts Continue in Aircraft Accident Investigation,  Airport, Nevada County partner to offer services for those affected.
July 30, 2021 – The Truckee Tahoe Airport District along with the Town of Truckee, express their sincere condolences to those affected by the aircraft accident that occurred on Monday, July 26th. Click post heading for full Press Release.

A "Special Meeting" of the TTAD Board of Directors will start at 4:30pm to discuss the aircraft accident on Monday as well as take any public comment.  The Regular monthly Board Meeting of the Truckee Tahoe Airport District will follow.   The meetings will be held via Zoom at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The public is invited to join and participate.  To see the agenda, or for Zoom login information please visit ➤ https://truckeetahoeairport.com/administration/board

AIRFIELD CLOSED UNTIL 07:00 AM LOCAL 7.27.2021

Heavy law enforcement, fire, and utility personnel in the area of Reynold Way, Truckee, CA. Initial call received at 1:20 p.m. for a plane crash. The Twin Turbo Jet CHALLENGER 605 aircraft was on approach for landing on Runway 11 at  the Truckee-Tahoe Airport when it impacted heavily treed terrain adjacent to the Truckee-Tahoe Airport along Reynold Way. No structures or persons on the ground were impacted or harmed in the crash. The number of passengers and crew on board is undetermined at this time. Authorities are working with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aircraft pictured is of a similar type. Additional details on this incident will be available at approximately 3:30 P.S.T. Media location is at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport. Click post heading for more info.

Kevin Quinn, local aircraft owner, visionary, creator and President of STOL Drag Events LLC, and the founder of the High Sierra Fly-In, is riding high on the wings of the popularity of Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) aircraft. Quinn's "STOL Drag" received a National Accreditation from the FAA and will hold events at the Reno Air Races this year! Click post heading for pics and full story.

A special meeting of the Truckee Tahoe Airport District will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.  For full meeting details and the Zoom link, please visit ➤ https://truckeetahoeairport.com/administration/board.

Truckee Tahoe Airport District along with the Town of Truckee, Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Truckee Sanitary District, North Tahoe Public Utility District, Tahoe City Public Utility District, Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency, and Northstar Community Services District have partnered to acquire updated engineering quality aerial orthophotography and LiDAR data. Click post heading for full story.