Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL): Codes, Runways & Location
Lake Tahoe Airport (IATA: TVL · ICAO: KTVL) is a medium-sized airport serving South Lake Tahoe, United States. It lies at 38.8939° N, 119.9950° W, 6264 ft (1909 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lake Tahoe Airport
Lake Tahoe Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of South Lake Tahoe in United States. It is identified by the IATA code TVL and the ICAO code KTVL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lake Tahoe Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2603 m (8541 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6264 ft (1909 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) about 24 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,603 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Tahoe Airport
Where is Lake Tahoe Airport located?
Lake Tahoe Airport is located in South Lake Tahoe, United States. Its coordinates are 38.8939° N, 119.9950° W.
What is the airport code for Lake Tahoe Airport?
Lake Tahoe Airport has an IATA code of TVL and an ICAO code of KTVL.
How long is the runway at Lake Tahoe Airport?
Lake Tahoe Airport's longest runway is about 2603 m (8541 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Lake Tahoe Airport have?
Lake Tahoe Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lake Tahoe Airport a major airport?
Lake Tahoe Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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