Drive time to Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF)

Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF / KTRK) is a medium-sized airport serving Truckee, California. It sits 5,900 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 7,001 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Sacramento, CA — the airport lies about 89 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to TKF from cities near Truckee

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of TKF. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Truckee Tahoe Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Reno, NV 23 mi south-west Get drive time →
Sparks, NV 26 mi south-west Get drive time →
Rocklin, CA 69 mi north-east Get drive time →
Folsom, CA 71 mi north-east Get drive time →
Roseville, CA 73 mi north-east Get drive time →
Citrus Heights, CA 74 mi north-east Get drive time →
Marysville, CA 79 mi east Get drive time →
Yuba City, CA 80 mi east Get drive time →
Rancho Cordova, CA 80 mi north-east Get drive time →
Sacramento, CA 89 mi north-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near TKF

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

TKF at a glance

IATA code
TKF
ICAO code
KTRK
FAA code
TRK
Serving
Truckee, California
Elevation
5,900 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
7,001 ft
Coordinates
39.3186, -120.1406
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from TKF

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from TKF, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like TKF, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to TKF

How long does it take to drive to TKF?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Truckee Tahoe Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Truckee?

Truckee Tahoe Airport uses the IATA code TKF and the ICAO code KTRK. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 5,900 feet above sea level.

How far is TKF from Sacramento?

Sacramento, CA is about 89 miles from TKF in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Sacramento as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near TKF?

Within 200 miles: RNO (23 mi), SMF (89 mi), SCK (115 mi), MMH (136 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from TKF?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to TKF. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.