Well, it had to happen: lots of snow, limited resources, no access roads available, and power outages. The combination of events caused a closure that lasted days. With only a small crew to clean both hangar access and runway clearance, the director of operations was forced to announce a suspension of operations. Citing FAA rules, Tahoe/Truckee Airport suspended ops last Monday. Many pilots whose planes were on the ground, some covered, some not, had to make other plans to travel. Those who had to go went to Reno International Airport. Operations in Reno continued throughout the snowstorm which had little effect on the ground there.
At an elevation of about 5900', Tahoe Truckee is susceptible to all weather that sweeps the Sierra from west to east. Given its vulnerable geographic location, a wide open bluff top, surrounded by 30' tall pine trees, it's not surprising that closures regularly occur, especially during winter snowstorms.
Are you flying in and out of Tahoe/Truckee airport? Keep up to the minute on conditions.
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