# Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL)

> South Lake Tahoe, US · IATA: TVL · ICAO: KTVL · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TVL` |
| ICAO | `KTVL` |
| City | South Lake Tahoe |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1909 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 38.89390, -119.99500 |

## Description

At 6,264 feet, the runway of Lake Tahoe Airport (IATA: TVL, ICAO: KTVL) ranks among the highest in California – and among the most regulated: strict environmental rules for the Tahoe Basin ended airline service decades ago. Today the South Lake Tahoe field handles private jets, charters and scenic flights over the famously blue water. No cargo is processed; the resort region is supplied by truck via US 50, while air freight and scheduled flights run through Reno, an hour north. In winter, conditions at Echo Summit often decide whether anything flies at all.

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