Tracy Municipal (KTCY), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tracy Municipal Airport (KTCY) sits in California's Central Valley, about 36 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, with two paved runways serving general aviation and business traffic. The field is non-towered and unattended outside its published schedule, and customs clearance is not offered onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is San Jose International (KSJC), roughly 30 nautical miles away. Fuel at KTCY includes both 100LL and Jet A.
Runways
Tracy Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 4,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Tracy Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tracy Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Norman y Mineta San Jose International (KSJC), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tracy Municipal recorded 247 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KTCY is concentrated toward the end of the year, with December showing the highest monthly volume and May the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 41 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tracy Municipal averages 22.6 days above 90°F in July and 10.9 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.2°F, and December the coldest, at 56.3°F.
Weather station is 4.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tracy Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Two 150-foot power plant stacks stand approximately 3 nautical miles northwest of the airport. Pilots should watch for possible turbulence.
For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach.
REIL for Runways 08, 26, 12, and 30, PAPI for Runways 08, 12, and 26, and MIRL for Runways 08/26 and 12/30 are activated via CTAF. The PAPI for Runway 30 operates at night via CTAF from sunset to sunrise and remains on during daylight hours.
Balloon and paraplane activity occurs on the airport.
Unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline.
An aerobatic practice area operates adjacent to and within one statute mile of the airport, from 500 feet AGL to 3,000 feet MSL, sunrise to sunset.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tracy Municipal has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Byron, 12.11 NM northwest.
Part of the San Francisco Bay Area area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTCY
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KTCY?
Tracy Municipal Airport (KTCY) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 12/30 is the longer of the two at 4,001 feet by 75 feet, and Runway 08/26 measures 3,438 feet by 75 feet. Both runways are equipped with REIL and MIRL lighting, and most also carry PAPI guidance, all activated via CTAF since the field is non-towered.
Is customs clearance available at Tracy Municipal Airport?
Tracy Municipal Airport (KTCY) does not offer onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs airport of entry is San Jose International (KSJC), located approximately 30 nautical miles away. Operators planning international arrivals into KTCY should route through KSJC or another designated port for clearance before continuing on to Tracy.
What kind of traffic pattern hazards should pilots expect near KTCY?
Pilots operating near Tracy Municipal Airport (KTCY) should be aware of balloon and paraplane activity reported on the airport itself. An aerobatic practice area also operates within one statute mile of the field, between 500 feet AGL and 3,000 MSL from sunrise to sunset. Additionally, two 150-foot power plant stacks stand about 3 nautical miles northwest of the airport, with possible turbulence in that area.
What is the attendance schedule at KTCY?
Tracy Municipal Airport (KTCY) is attended daily from 0800 to 1800 local time. Outside these hours the airport operates unattended, and runway lighting including REIL, MIRL, and PAPI systems is pilot-activated via CTAF. The PAPI for Runway 30 specifically operates at night via CTAF from sunset to sunrise and stays on during daylight hours as well.