Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Truckee Tahoe Airport in Truckee, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK) is a regional airport serving Truckee, CA at 5,900 ft. KTRK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 11, 20, 29), longest 7,001 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KTRK in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
What changed at KTRK?
Since the 0555Z (10:55 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind picked up to 8 kt from calm.
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Current pilot readout for KTRK
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KTRK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 4,650 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 11 | 7,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 20 | 4,650 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 29 | 7,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTRK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Truckee Tahoe Airport in Truckee, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KTRK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KTRK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RNO UUA /OV UDADY/TM 0102/FL055/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/-10 KT 055-SFC DURD 17R RNO
RNO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV UDADYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/-10 KT 055-SFC DUR…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTRK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTRK reported mostly VFR across 45 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 84%
- 29
- 9%
- 11
- 7%
- 02
- 0%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0526Z (10:26 PM PDT)
TAF KTRK 130526Z 1306/1406 20021G31KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/22035KT FM131400 19010G18KT P6SM SKC FM131800 24015G25KT P6SM FEW220
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTRK
- IATA
- TKF
- FAA LID
- TRK
- City
- Truckee
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,900 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.3186, -120.1406
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 19h 43m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KTRK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTRK reported VFR conditions during about 88.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.0 kt, calm 49.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.0 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 11.2 |
| Feb | 75.5 | 11.9 | 4.7 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 77.3 | 12.3 | 4.4 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 84.9 | 8.6 | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| May | 87.0 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 94.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 97.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 94.6 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 92.7 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 87.8 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 78.3 | 10.1 | 2.9 | 8.7 |
| Dec | 68.4 | 14.5 | 4.5 | 12.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.9 kt |
| Feb | 4.0 kt |
| Mar | 4.9 kt |
| Apr | 4.8 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.5 kt |
| Dec | 3.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTRK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Truckee Tahoe Airport in Truckee, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTRK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTRK?+
KTRK has 4 runways: 02, 11, 20, 29; the longest is 7,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTRK report its own weather?+
Yes. Truckee Tahoe Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTRK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTRK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTRK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTRK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTRK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Truckee Tahoe Airport (KTRK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Truckee Tahoe Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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