Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL)

Airport information: South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States. Search for another airport below.

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AP surface conditions: terminal apron excellent, taxiway - runway good, north GA apron poor.
TPA 7500' MSL for small aircraft; 8000' MSL for transport/high performance aircraft.
After winter storms runway 18/36 opens before all taxiways are clear.
Preferred arrival runway 18; preferred departure runway 36.
Recreational airborne activity along southern Lake shore.
(E81) apron entrance taxiways and high speed taxiways only.
For large and high performance aircraft departure runway 18; right downwind departure recommended.
Birds and waterfowl in the vicinity of airport.
Adverse weather effects magnified by mountains.
Traffic advisories and sequencing in the traffic pattern are based on position reports received from pilots in these areas.
Airport surrounded on E; S and W by rapidly rising terrain.
Access noise restrictions: max 80 dba departure, 84 dba arrival (transport - 86 dba), max 77.1 dba night limit.
Noise abatement, departure runway 36 HDG 1 mile, left 320 degrees to shoreline.
For noise abatement info call (530) 542-6182.
Avoid desolation wilderness west of airport.
AP conditions not MMT 1600-0700 daily.
Paragliders and motorized prchts operate from runway surface.
AP conditions not maintain SAT/sun.
Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction required at or below -12C.

Source: FAA Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP), effective October 29, 2026. View this airport on the FAA site

Runway	Size	Surface
18 / 36	8,541 × 100 ft	Asphalt, excellent, grooved

Codes, elevation and runways: FAA airport data (NASR), effective 2026-10-29. Reference only, not for navigation.

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