IATA CodeTVL
ICAO CodeKTVL
CountryUnited States United States
Aerial view of Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, United States

Location

UTC

Timezone

38.8939 N, -119.9950 W

Coordinates

6,264 ft (1,909 m)

Elevation

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What is Lake Tahoe Airport?

Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL/KTVL) is Medium Airport serving South Lake Tahoe in United States. Located at coordinates 38.8939 N, 119.9950 W, the airport sits at an elevation of 6,264 feet (1,909 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.

Current Weather

7°C
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Feels Like 7°C

Humidity52%
Wind4 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

05:21:57

Monday, June 1, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: United States
Continent: North America
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Where is Lake Tahoe Airport on Map?

View the exact location of Lake Tahoe Airport on the interactive map below.

Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere
ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States United States (US)
CitySouth Lake Tahoe
Latitude38.893901824951
Longitude-119.99500274658
Coordinates38.893901824951° N, 119.99500274658° W
Elevation6,264 ft (1,909 m)
GPS CodeKTVL
Local CodeTVL
Region CodeUS-CA

Location Map

Map of Lake Tahoe Airport

Runways at Lake Tahoe Airport

Lake Tahoe Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

18/36
Primary
Length
2,604 m8,543 ft
Width
46 m151 ft
Surface
Asphalt
18/36
Runway 2
Length
2,604 m8,543 ft
Width
46 m151 ft
Surface
Asphalt

Radio Frequencies at Lake Tahoe Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Lake Tahoe Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
ASOS124.725 MHzASOS
CNTR127.950 MHzOAKLAND CNTR
CTAF122.850 MHzCTAF
RDO122.250 MHzRENO RDO
UNIC122.850 MHzUNICOM
Lake Tahoe Airport

About Lake Tahoe Airport

Lake Tahoe Airport is a public airport three miles southwest of South Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, California. It covers 348 acres (141 ha) and has one runway; it is sometimes called Tahoe Valley Airport. Although the airport had almost forty years of airline service, since 2000, it has served only general aviation.

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Airport Analysis for Lake Tahoe Airport

Category
Medium airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
High
6,264 ft (1,909 m)
Service Status
No Scheduled Flights
This airport does not have scheduled commercial service
Direction Compass
NorthWest
Hemisphere position
Continent
North America
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Western Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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48 km48 min drive
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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Lake Tahoe Airport is TVL. The ICAO code is KTVL. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Lake Tahoe Airport located?
Lake Tahoe Airport is located in South Lake Tahoe, United States. The airport's coordinates are 38.8939 N, -119.9950 W.
What is the timezone at Lake Tahoe Airport?
Lake Tahoe Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Lake Tahoe Airport?
Lake Tahoe Airport is located at an elevation of 6,264 feet (1,909 meters) above sea level.