KTRK jet ops

[DA10]

May have a trip into KTRK (Truckee). Looks like a challenging airport. Anyone familiar with it got any advise for flying into/out of the airport?

 

[TRBojet]

Come in from the North. Watch out for mountains on the East, South and West side. Airport sits in a bowl. I would follow the IAPs even in good wx. One of the more dangerous airports I've flown into and deserves respect. I don't think they had deicing capabilities last time I was in; they relied on solar deicing. Maybe that's changed now.

 

[jrbevis]

I was there a few days ago on a sunny afternoon. We followed the VFR arrival and departure procedure. Downwind and base are REAL close to terrain. I wouldnt go unless the conditions are in your favor. Be safe

 

[XTW]

I went in a couple years ago. When I got there, the ASOS had a temp restriction that further shortened the already shortened by NOTAM runway. Surprise!

 

[Webslinger]

Come in from the North. Watch out for mountains on the East, South and West side. Airport sits in a bowl. I would follow the IAPs even in good wx. One of the more dangerous airports I've flown into and deserves respect. I don't think they had deicing capabilities last time I was in; they relied on solar deicing. Maybe that's changed now.

ditto!
Have your sh#t together! Be on speed and fly your own aircrafts profile by the numbers for the circle to land and you will be fine. Just dont be complacent and you wont get hurt, otherwise just another airport.

 

[Cat3C]

agree with the above posts - challenging

 

[propsarebest]

If you can help it, don't overnite there.

 

[DA10]

Thanks to all for the info. I'll be on my toes.

 

[rettofly]

No de-ice, no GPU.

Be prepared to divert to KRNO (30 min away by ground transport).

 

[eagle06]

I grew up and hour from TRK and used to do mountain checkouts there as a CFI and still fly turbine planes in a few times a year. Last I heard they finally got some hanger facilities to help with the ice problem but still don't have deice. I actually really enjoy it as an overnight - depends on your hobbies though I suppose. PM me with any specific questions.

 

[platinum750]

Trukee is no big deal. Hotel easy, arrival easy, dpart easy

 

[platinum750]

divert to omaha pussies

 

[jet2work]

Wow ^^^ That was helpful.

KTRK is not a great airport, but it's not crazy bad either. My biggest concern is the gliders and the noise Nazi's. Below you can find a link to a pilot brief and the Noise Abatement routes. Last time I was there, they had a decent restaurant, and the FBO folks were friendly. You'll need good ceiling and vis even to do the instrument approach (GPS-A). If the weather is good, watch out for gliders.

http://www.truckeetahoeairport.com/pilot_guide.html

http://www.truckeetahoeairport.com/F4-TTAD-NAB0506-PILOT-LR.pdf

http://204.108.4.16/d-tpp/1113/06021VDRGA.PDF

 

[DA10]

Trip went well. Thanks for the info. Beautiful area.