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Aug 19, 2021

To see the latest news and information on the aircraft accident that occured on 7.26.21 please visit ➤ Aircraft Accident Update Brief 8.19.21

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CAUTION Glider Activity May - October
 Check FAA NOTAMS for TRK at: https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/
AVOID FLYING between 10 pm - 7 am. Please respect our neighbors.

Truckee Tower information Foxtrot 1850Z. 19012G20KT 5SM -RA BR SCT017 BKN033 OVC044 08/05 A2999. RNAV Runway 20 approach in use. Landing and departing runways 29 and 20. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Readback all runway assignments and hold short instructions. Advise on initial contact you have information Foxtrot.

KTRK 261847Z 19013G20KT 5SM DZ BR SCT017 BKN033 OVC044 08/05 A2999

  • Elevation: 5,901 ft MSL
  • City: Truckee, California
  • Sectional Chart: San Francisco
  • Flight Service: Reno FSS
  • Fuel: 100LL, SAF JET A +Prist

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Recent Density Altitude: Approx. 6,400 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

  • Time: 2025.10.26 1847 UTC
  • Wind: from the S (190 degrees) at 15 MPH (13 KT) gusting to 23 MPH (20 KT)
  • Visibility: 5 mile(s)
  • Sky: Overcast
  • Weather: Drizzle; Mist
  • Temperature: 46 F (8 C)
  • Dew Point: 41 F (5 C)
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.99 in. Hg (1015 hPa)

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