Lake Tahoe Airport

KTVL / TVL

South Lake Tahoe, US

KTVL (TVL) Lake Tahoe Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

5 official charts for Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL / TVL) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (5) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KTVL Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Lake Tahoe Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Airport Diagrams 1

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 1

Takeoff Minimums 1

Additional Charts 2

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 8, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

KTVL is an uncontrolled public airport at 6268 ft elevation with no tower, CTAF 122.85. Preferred operations are arrivals on runway 18 and departures on runway 36, with special procedures for large/high performance aircraft.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
AVGAS 100LL JET-A
Operating Hours
0700-1600

Parking & Handling

GA Parking
Available
Details
TRML APRON EXCELLENT, NORTH GA APRON POOR
Landing Fees
No landing fee

Published Approach Procedures

LDA RWY 18 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

Special Procedures

PREFERRED ARRIVAL RY 18; PREFERRED DEP RY 36. FOR LARGE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ACFT DEP RY 18; RIGHT DOWNWIND DEP RECOMMENDED. AFTER WINTER STORMS RY 18/36 OPENS BEFORE ALL TWYS ARE CLEAR

PPL / GA Operations

TPA 7500' MSL for small aircraft. RWY 18 has left traffic pattern, RWY 36 has right traffic pattern. Birds and waterfowl in vicinity of airport. Adverse weather effects magnified by mountains. Recreational airborne activity along southern lake shore. Airport surrounded on E, S & W by rapidly rising terrain

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 8, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

5 frequencies
CTAF
122.850
MHz
CTAF
UNICOM
122.850
MHz
UNICOM
RDO
122.250
MHz
RENO RDO
ASOS
124.725
MHz
ASOS
CNTR
127.950
MHz
OAKLAND CNTR
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KTVL (TVL) Lake Tahoe Airport?

We list 5 official charts for KTVL, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KTVL?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KTVL (TVL) Lake Tahoe Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KTVL free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.