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Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL/TVL) — South Lake Tahoe, United States

Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL/TVL) serves South Lake Tahoe, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 6264 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Jul 26
16 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 17:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KTVL
  • Name: Lake Tahoe Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 38.893902
  • Longitude: -119.995003
  • Elevation: 6264 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: South Lake Tahoe
  • IATA Code: TVL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 2603x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.850 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.250 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 127.950 MHz
  • ATIS: 124.725 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 14:00 23:00
Tuesday 14:00 23:00
Wednesday 14:00 23:00
Thursday 14:00 23:00
Friday 14:00 23:00
Saturday 14:00 23:00
Sunday 14:00 23:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 530-542-6182
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

07/058 info
Aerodrome restriction
AP SFC COND NOT REP
2026-07-31 23:59:00 2026-08-03 14:00:00
07/027 info
TOWER LGT (ASR 1033914) 385152.60N1200013.70W (1.8NM SSW TVL) 6637.8FT (109.9FT AGL) U/S
2026-07-11 11:10:00 2026-10-09 11:10:00
06/039 info
PCL RWY 36 RWY END ID LGT HIGH INTST U/S
2026-06-26 09:05:00 2026-11-13 20:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KTVL?
Lake Tahoe Airport operates from 14:00 to 23:00.
What is the tower frequency at KTVL?
The tower frequency at Lake Tahoe Airport is 122.85 MHz.
What fuel is available at KTVL?
Lake Tahoe Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KTVL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Lake Tahoe Airport (United States).
Where is KTVL located?
Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL) is located in South Lake Tahoe, United States.
What is the IATA code for KTVL?
The IATA code for Lake Tahoe Airport is TVL.
How long is the runway at KTVL?
The main runway at Lake Tahoe Airport (18/36) measures 2603x30m.