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Scales Departure KTRK local VFR procedures

The current flow at KTRK is uncertain right now (UNKNOWN), so whether this procedure applies at this moment is unknown. Live runway page →

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vfr departure Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-27 (43 d ago)

Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.

Runway 2, the preferred noise departure: straight out until abeam the sewage treatment plant, then left to the Truck Scales on I-80.

The route

  1. Runway 2 is the preferred departure for noise, and offers the most options in the event of a loss of power
  2. Fly runway heading until abeam the Sewage Treatment plant, then left to the Truck Scales — turning before the plant, or flying straight out to the freeway, results in overflight of homes
  3. From the Truck Scales proceed on course, staying near the freeway if east- or westbound
  4. If departing runway 11: after gaining altitude, follow the runway 2 departure procedure

When it applies

Source text, verbatim

• Runway 02 is the preferred departure for noise and offers the most options in the event of a loss of power.
• For a successful departure please fly runway heading until abeam Sewage Treatment plant, then left to Truck Scales. Turning before Sewage Treatment plant results in overflight of homes. Flying straight out to the freeway will also result in overflight of homes.
• If departing Runway 11, after gaining altitude, follow Runway 02 departure procedure.
[News, Nov 20 2023:] The noise abatement procedure off Runway 2, known as the Scales Departure is a straight out departure until abeam the Sewage Treatment plant then a left turn to the Truck Scales on Interstate 80. From there proceed on course staying near the freeway if east or westbound.

The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.

Sources

All KTRK procedures · KTRK runway in use