LAKE TAHOE (KTVL)
South Lake Tahoe, California · El Dorado County · 3 miles SW of city
Lake Tahoe (KTVL) is a non-towered, Class E public-use airport in South Lake Tahoe, California at 6,268 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 8,541 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Basic) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierTVL
ICAO identifierKTVL
Elevation6268.4 ft MSL
Latitude38.89389° N
Longitude119.99533° W
Magnetic variation16E
AirspaceClass E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Basic
Based aircraft12
Annual enplanements47
Planned development (2025–29)$7,174,722
Sectional chartSAN FRANCISCO
ARTCCOakland Center
Flight ServiceReno
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityTVL
AttendedALL / 0700-1600
ManagerJohn Dickinson
Manager phone530-542-6182
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,541 × 100 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 18: P4L, MALSF, displaced 800 ft · 36: right pattern, displaced 2033 ft |
ILS approaches: 18 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| SACRAMENTO RCAG | 316.1 | — |
| SOUTH LAKE TAHOE RCAG | 134.3 | — |
| SQUAW VALLEY RCAG | 127.95 | — |
| SQUAW VALLEY RCO | 122.5 | SQUAW VALLEY |
| CTAF | 122.85 | — |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 530-573-5836
Airport remarks
- AP SFC CONDS: TRML APRON EXCELLENT, TWY - RWY GOOD, NORTH GA APRON POOR.
- TPA 7500' MSL FOR SMALL ACFT; 8000' MSL FOR TRANSPORT/HIGH PERFORMANCE ACFT.
- AFTER WINTER STORMS RY 18/36 OPENS BEFORE ALL TWYS ARE CLEAR.
- PREFERRED ARRIVAL RY 18; PREFERRED DEP RY 36.
- RECREATIONAL AIRBORNE ACTIVITY ALONG SOUTHERN LAKE SHORE.
- (E81) APRON ENTRANCE TWYS AND HIGH SPEED TWYS ONLY.
- FOR LARGE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ACFT DEP RY 18; RIGHT DOWNWIND DEP RECOMMENDED.
- BIRDS AND WATERFOWL INVOF ARPT.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Flight Deck Sports Bar and Grill0.2 mi
- Ernie's Coffee Shop1 mi
- Lake Tahoe Pizza1 mi
- Bert's Cafe1.1 mi
- Beach Hut Deli1.3 mi
- Chico’s Burger1.3 mi
Lodging
- South Lake Tahoe Lodge0.6 mi
- Silver Shadows Lodge0.9 mi
- High Country Lodge0.9 mi
- Cedar Pines Resort0.9 mi
- Tahoe Cottage Inn Motel0.9 mi
- Playpark Lodge1 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
