Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK)
Medium airport · Truckee, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Truckee Tahoe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTRK |
| IATA | TKF |
| Elevation | 5,900 ft (1798 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°19'7" W 120°8'26" 39.31863, -120.14056 |
| Location | Truckee, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,650 ft (1417 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 7,001 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Truckee Tahoe Airport at a glance
Truckee Tahoe Airport is a medium airport in Truckee, California, United States, known to airline systems as TKF. The field elevation of 5,900 ft (1798 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTRK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 7,001 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTRK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Truckee Tahoe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Airport | KCXP | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | KRNO | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Lake Tahoe Airport | KTVL | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Beale Air Force Base | KBAB | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Fallon Naval Air Station | KNFL | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Truckee Tahoe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,900 ft field elevation of Truckee Tahoe Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Truckee Tahoe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Truckee Tahoe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Truckee Tahoe Airport is KTRK, and its IATA code is TKF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Truckee Tahoe Airport above sea level?
Truckee Tahoe Airport sits at an elevation of 5,900 feet (1798 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Truckee Tahoe Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.3186, -120.1406 — in Truckee, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Carson Airport, about 38 km away.
Does KTRK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTRK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Truckee Tahoe Airport?
Truckee Tahoe Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,001 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.