Truckee-Tahoe Airport (KTRK), California
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Overview
Truckee-Tahoe Airport (KTRK) is a towered, public-use airport serving the Lake Tahoe region of California at a field elevation of 5,904 feet. The airport handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, with 6,379 of its 7,201 total annual operations in 2025 attributed to business aviation according to FAA TFMSC data. Two paved runways serve the field, including a 7,001-foot primary runway, and fuel service includes 100LL and two grades of Jet A. Surrounding mountainous terrain and high-elevation performance considerations shape much of the airport's published operational guidance.
Runways
Truckee-Tahoe Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 11/29, is 7,001 ft long and 100 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
Truckee-Tahoe Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Truckee-Tahoe Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), 20 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Truckee-Tahoe Airport recorded 6,379 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KTRK concentrates heavily in the summer, with July and August together accounting for a large share of annual operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 1,271 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Truckee-Tahoe Airport averages 8.2 days above 90°F in July and 30.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.8°F, and December the coldest, at 41.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Truckee-Tahoe Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Glider operations occur northeast of the airport from May through September.
The airport is closed to ultralight activity except by prior permission.
A voluntary curfew is in effect: no engine starts for arrivals or departures between 2200 and 0700, except with prior permission or for lifeguard or firefighting flights.
Aircraft capable of operating above 80,000 pounds must submit certification to the airport manager verifying that the aircraft's operating weight is less than 80,000 pounds.
Distance-to-go markers are installed on the left side for both Runway 20 and Runway 11.
When the control tower is closed, activate the REIL for Runway 11, the MIRL for Runways 2/20 and 11/29, and the VASI for Runway 20 using CTAF.
Simultaneous operations occur on Runways 11/29 and 2/20 from May through September.
The preferred runway for calm wind conditions is Runway 02.
Special hazard: mountainous terrain surrounds the airport and its runways; expect windshear and downdrafts.
Aircraft and helicopter noise abatement rules are in effect. Pilots should avoid flight over residential areas to the north, west, and south, and should contact the airport noise abatement office or check the airport website for procedures and rules before arrival or departure.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Mobile fuel service is available from 0700 to 1900; self-serve fuel is available from 0700 to 2000.
The VGSI is unusable beyond 2 degrees left of centerline.
Summer afternoon density altitudes frequently exceed 9,000 feet.
No de-ice service is available, indefinitely.
There is no ASR radar coverage below 10,000 feet over KTRK.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -17 degrees Celsius.
When the control tower is closed, contact Oakland ARTCC for clearance delivery.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Truckee-Tahoe Airport has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), 20.31 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation and runway length at KTRK?
Truckee-Tahoe Airport sits at a field elevation of 5,904 feet, making it one of the higher-altitude business aviation airports in California. The primary runway, 11/29, is 7,001 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A secondary crosswind runway, 02/20, measures 4,654 feet by 75 feet, also asphalt. The high elevation combined with mountainous terrain around KTRK means performance planning should account for reduced climb margins, especially in warmer months.
Does KTRK have a weight restriction for arriving aircraft?
Aircraft capable of operating above 80,000 pounds must submit certification to the airport manager at Truckee-Tahoe Airport verifying that the operating weight is below that threshold. This requirement applies regardless of the aircraft's actual planned weight for a given flight, so operators of heavier airframes should prepare documentation before arrival. The rule exists alongside other operational constraints tied to runway length and surrounding mountainous terrain. Dispatchers should factor this certification step into pre-arrival coordination at KTRK.
How does the FAA-reported traffic at Truckee-Tahoe Airport vary through the year?
Business aviation operations at Truckee-Tahoe Airport, as tracked by FAA TFMSC data, peak sharply in July at 1,271 operations, followed by August at 930. Winter months run lower but steady, with January and February each near 477 to 478 operations, reflecting ski-season travel. The quietest month is November at 250 operations. Total annual business aviation operations for 2025 reached 6,379 out of 7,201 total operations recorded at KTRK. The summer surge aligns with peak recreational and tourism travel to the Lake Tahoe region.
Is customs available on-site at KTRK?
Truckee-Tahoe Airport does not have on-site customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Reno / Tahoe International Airport, roughly 20.31 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance for international arrivals need to route through that facility or another designated port of entry before or after operating into KTRK. This distance should be factored into trip planning for any flight crossing an international border.
What seasonal density altitude and terrain hazards affect flights at Truckee-Tahoe Airport?
Truckee-Tahoe Airport frequently experiences summer afternoon density altitudes exceeding 9,000 feet, well above the field elevation of 5,904 feet. The airport is surrounded by mountainous terrain, and pilots should expect windshear and downdrafts as a special hazard noted for KTRK. These conditions combine to reduce aircraft climb performance during the warmer months, precisely when traffic volume is highest. Crews should plan takeoff performance calculations carefully for afternoon departures in summer.