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With maintained winter access to the new Martis Valley Trailhead, the Truckee Airport District will no longer be clearing Martis Dam Road for public access. The Northstar Community Services District (NCSD) under contract with Placer County will be clearing the Martis Valley Trailhead and trail, (off Hwy 267, right across from the Martis Dam Rd).  The trailhead has parking for up to 30 vehicles, covered seating, bathrooms and garbage receptacles. NCSD will plow the trail all the way to Autumn Way connecting to the Town's Legacy trail system.

The Truckee Tahoe Airport Board of Directors voted to adopt significant changes to the District's Safety, Hangar, and Noise programs at their November 29, 2023 meeting. New Fly Safe, Fly Quiet and Hangar Revitalization programs were approved.  The Board also agreed to terminate the existing Home Basing program. These updates will take effect January 1, 2024. View report at ➤ Hangar Revitalization & Incentive Programs

The Truckee Tahoe Airport as part of its on-going Sustainability Campaign, has just installed two -ChargePoint+ electric vehicle charging stations in the terminal building's main parking lot. The stations are available  7am - 9pm daily.  The first two hours are free, then a $3/hr fee is charged.  The stations went live on 12/20/2023. Click post heading for more info.

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District  has 227 metal aircraft hangars located in 14 hangar rows.  Eight hangars were structurally damaged last winter ('22-'23) due to excessive snow loads after a record-breaking winter. Recently the airport installed Safe Roof Systems sensors in four of our hangar rows, A, D, E and H. The system continuously measures roof deflections and alerts airport staff when and where to safely remove snow and ice burden from the roofs. Click post heading for more info.

You're invited to join KTRK GM Robb Etnyre, Director of Aviation Jeff Menasco and regional FAA Safety Team representatives for an in-person only (no Zoom) Airport Community Team (ACT) meeting from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in the terminal building's Community Room at 10356 Truckee Airport Rd, Truckee, CA 96161.  The topic for discussion is an Overview of FY ‘23 Accidents in the Reno Area, Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) and how to avoid, and Winter Flight Ops and survival.  Earn two WINGS educational credits! For more info click the post heading above or visit  ➤ ACT Meeting Info

Celebrate the holidays with local farmers and makers from 4:30 - 8:30 pm on Thursday, December 7th!  Bounce between Truckee Roundhouse, Tahoe Food Hub, and Sierra Community House for a non-profit holiday market. Food, drink, Santa and music! Click post heading for all the details.

The Truckee Tahoe Airport Board of Directors voted to adopt significant changes to the District's Safety, Hangar, and Noise programs at their November 29, 2023 meeting. New Fly Safe, Fly Quiet and Hangar Revitalization programs were approved.  The Board also agreed to terminate the existing Home Basing program. These updates will take effect January 1, 2024. View report at ➤ Hangar Revitalization & Incentive Programs

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly board meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The meeting will be in a hybrid format.  The public is invited to join and participate, either in-person or online. For the Zoom link and more info visit ➤ https://truckeetahoeairport.com/administration/board

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)

With the reopening of Runway 2/20 we kindly remind our aviation community that the easiest way to reduce your impact on our Truckee neighborhoods (winds permitting) is by departing Runway 2. The noise abatement procedure off Runway 2, known as the Scales Departure is a straight out departure until abeam the Sewage Treatment plant then a left turn to the Truck Scales on Interstate 80. From there proceed on course staying near the freeway if east or westbound. For more information please visit our ➤ Pilot Website

KTRK's crosswind runway Runway 2/20 reopened on November 16, 2023 after 17 weeks of reconstruction.  The $7M project (same footprint at 4,650' x 75') was sponsored by FAA Airport Improvement Program "AIP", CA Division of Aeronautics and Truckee Tahoe Airport District funding. Local pilot Mike Daniel with his Carbon Cub aircraft was the first to take off and land on the reopened runway. Brandley Engineering was the engineering firm on the project, and Mercer-Fraser was the General Contractor. Click post heading for more info including pics and a video.

Veterans Day and the United States Marine Corps Birthday will be celebrated on Friday, November 10, 2023 at KTRK!. You are invited to join TTAD General Manager, Robb Etnyre, USMC Ret, airport staff, and fellow veterans at the airport's Community Room to honor the proud services of our men and women in uniform.  12:00 - 2:00 pm , Friday, November 10, 2023, 10356 Truckee Airport Rd., Community Room.