Lake Tahoe Airport

KTVL / TVL

South Lake Tahoe, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.23
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTVL 160553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01000044 10233 20100 51010 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.23 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
24.06 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,264 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,954 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 6,857 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KTVL 160527Z 1606/1706 19003KT P6SM SKC FM161700 04006KT P6SM SKC FM170200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM161700
+11h
VFR 40° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

N
TVL
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 8,544 ft 150 ft ASP 192°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
168° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lake Tahoe Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTVL
IATA Code: TVL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,264 ft MSL

Location

City: South Lake Tahoe
Country: US
Latitude: 38.893902°
Longitude: -119.995003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,544 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Weather Data

Current conditions and forecasts

• Real-time METAR reports
• Extended TAF forecasts
• Flight rules assessment
Charts & Navigation

Essential aviation charts

• Visual approach charts
• Instrument procedures
• Airport diagrams
Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Lake Tahoe Airport

Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL/TVL) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in South Lake Tahoe, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 6,264 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.