What is ACAT

In June 2005, the Airport Community Advisory Team (ACAT) was established to help the TTAD Board of Directors address the impact of the Truckee Tahoe Airport on the surrounding community. Made up of three pilots and three non-pilots, this advisory panel is key to fostering connections between the airport and the community.

ACAT's mission statement is:
Armed with community input, the ACAT's mission is to make recommendations to the TTAD Board for reducing the impact of Airport operations on our neighbors, and enhancing benefits to the community-at-large.

With the goal of turning input into action, ACAT seeks potential solutions from stakeholders, as well as through less formal channels. Effective and open communications between the airport and the community are essential in this effort.

Since its formation, ACAT has held focus groups, surveyed residents and businesses, and conducted public meeting, among other efforts.

Among its specific accomplishments to reduce noise and annoyance in the community, ACAT has...

Developed over 90 potential noise mitigation and abatement solutions for analysis and evaluation
Recommended the District Board of Directors implement 12 initiatives regarding:
FAA regulations and noise studies
Noise abatement and mitigation programs
Pilot training and education
Media and communications strategy
Facilities improvement
Airport-subsidized aircraft modifications
Convened a panel of local pilots to gather their concerns and discuss potential solutions
Published numerous informational articles in the Sierra Sun; public documents outlining strategic goals and accomplishments; and reports documenting noise modeling efforts, future trends in aviation, and investigation into airport stakeholders and their concerns. See ACAT Reports »

The ACAT meetings are open to the public, and are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at in the airport administration building. Public comments and questions are welcome, and may be submitted via email at acat@truckeetahoeairport.com.

Members

Andrew Terry, Chair
Gerald Herrick, Vice Chair
Leeds Davis, Treasurer
Wolfgang Dirks
Robert Leftwich
Jack Ellis

ACAT Meeting Agendas

Current Meeting Agenda: May 8, 2013

Past 12 Meeting Agendas

ACAT Meeting Minutes

Past 12 Meeting Minutes

Recommendations

ACAT Air Show Committee Recommendation
Board Action Requested: Form a committee composed of Directors, ACAT members, District staff, and members of the public to explroe the possibility of hosting an air show of some scope at the Truckee Tahoe Airport in 2007.
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ACAT Flight Tracking System Report
Report presented to the Board of Directors at their December 4, 2008 regular meeting.
The following documents are included in this file:
- ACAT Summary of Work and System Uses Report
- HMM
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AAT Part 161 Study Recommendation
Board Action Requested:
Vigorously monitor and encourage voluntary curfew while studying further need for mandatory curfew with consideration of future conditions. Collect more data. Reconsider options as needed or in 12 months.
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ACAT Summer 2006 Mitigation and Abatement Recommendations
The ACAT prepared recommendations for Board action on a variety of topics and programs, including:
- Comprehensive Media/Communications Strategy
- Pilot Training and Education on Noise Abatement Procedures
- Subsidized Local Equipment Modification
- Upgraded Terminal and Airfield Signage
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FAA Part 150 Study Recommendation
An FAA Part 150 Study Review for determining eligibility for federal funding of noise mitigation programs at the Truckee Tahoe Airport District.
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HMMH Feasibility Study
Needs Analysis and Feasibility Study for an Airport Data Collection System at Truckee Tahoe Airport
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Truckee Tahoe Airport

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