Truckee Tahoe Airport — Truckee, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTruckee Tahoe Airport in Truckee uses the IATA code TKF, with KTRK as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from TKF
Truckee Tahoe Airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport, coded TKF, is located near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, serving the resort communities surrounding this popular alpine lake. The airport caters mainly to general aviation, including private aircraft owners visiting ski resorts in winter and lake recreation destinations in summer. TKF sits at a relatively high elevation, requiring pilots to account for mountain flying conditions and variable weather typical of the Sierra range. No scheduled commercial airline service operates from the field, but it remains busy with seasonal tourism traffic, corporate jets, and local flight training. Truckee's mountain town character and proximity to Tahoe make TKF a gateway for affluent seasonal visitors.
Runways at Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4650 ft (1417 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 11/29 | 7001 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 118 MHz |
| CNTR | OAKLAND CNTR | 127.95 MHz |
| CTAF | Truckee Traffic | 120.575 MHz |
| GND | Ground (seasonal) | 118.3 MHz |
| TWR | Tower (seasonal) | 120.575 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF)
- Carson Airport (CSN) — 37.6 km (23.4 mi)
- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) — 37.8 km (23.5 mi)
- Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) — 48.9 km (30.4 mi)
- Beale Air Force Base (BAB) — 113.5 km (70.5 mi)
- Fallon Naval Air Station (NFL) — 124.2 km (77.2 mi)
- Yuba County Airport (MYV) — 125.6 km (78.0 mi)
- McClellan Airfield (MCC) — 130.8 km (81.3 mi)
- Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) — 131.3 km (81.6 mi)
TKF, Truckee Tahoe Airport in California's Sierra Nevada, serves general aviation travelers visiting Lake Tahoe's ski resorts and summer recreation areas.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Truckee Tahoe Airport?
The IATA code for Truckee Tahoe Airport is TKF.
What is the ICAO code for Truckee Tahoe Airport?
The ICAO code for Truckee Tahoe Airport is KTRK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.