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Truckee Tahoe Airport

Truckee, United States

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Truckee Tahoe Airport

Truckee, United States

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5900 ft

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High-altitude gateway to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.

Location

Truckee, United States

Truckee Tahoe Airport (IATA: TKF, ICAO: KTRK) is a public general aviation airport located in Truckee, California, at an elevation of approximately 5,900 feet above sea level in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It serves as a key access point for visitors traveling to Lake Tahoe, ski resorts such as Palisades Tahoe and Northstar, and the greater Truckee area. The airport is owned and operated by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District and primarily accommodates general aviation traffic, including private and charter aircraft. It does not currently host scheduled commercial airline service. The high-altitude environment and mountain terrain make it a technically demanding airport for pilots. Despite its general aviation focus, the airport features modern facilities including a fixed-base operator (FBO), fuel services, and amenities for transient pilots. It experiences significant seasonal traffic increases during winter ski season and summer recreational periods.

Terminals

The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; it features general aviation facilities including an FBO and pilot lounges.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation to downtown Truckee and Lake Tahoe resorts is available via rental cars, taxis, and ride-share services.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Truckee Tahoe Airport; it serves exclusively general aviation and charter flights.

Notable facts

›Elevation of approximately 5,900 feet MSL makes it one of the higher-elevation airports in California.
›Serves as a popular gateway for skiers heading to Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California resorts.
›High altitude and mountain terrain require pilots to account for density altitude performance considerations.
›Operated by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District, a special district of the State of California.
›The airport sees a notable surge in traffic during winter ski season and summer outdoor recreation periods.

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Truckee Tahoe Airport is a public airport two miles east of Truckee, California, United States. The airport is in both Nevada County and Placer County. It is owned by Truckee Tahoe Airport District, a bi-county special district. The FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013 called it a general aviation airport.

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