KTVL -- Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA, US

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Airport Communications

ASOS: 124.725, 530-573-5836
TVL ASOS: 124.725
CTAF: 122.85
AWOS-3PT at MEV (13.0 NE): 119.325, 775-782-6264
AWOS-3PT at CXP (21.6 NE): 119.925, 775-884-4708
  • Approach/Departure control service provided by oakland ARTCC (ZOA) on frequency 127.95 (squaw valley RCAG) and frequency 316.1 (sacramento RCAG). Clearance delivery provided by oakland ARTCC on frequency 134.3 (south lake tahoe RCAG).
  • Communications provided by reno radio on frequency 122.5 (squaw valley RCO).

Runways

Runway 18/36

Dimensions8541 x 100 feet / 2603 x 30 meters
Surface Asphalt / Grooved / in Excellent Condition
Weight Limits S-70, D-125, ST-210
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 18 Runway 36
Coordinates N38°54.32' / W119°59.52'N38°52.95' / W119°59.92'
Elevation 6254.66268.3
Traffic Pattern LeftRight
Runway Heading 193° True13° True
Declared Distances TORA:8541 TODA:8541 ASDA:7817 LDA:7017TORA:8541 TODA:8541 ASDA:7741 LDA:5708
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in good conditionBasic in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights MALSF
REIL NoYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN38°53.63' / W119°59.72'
LocationLocated 3 miles SW of South Lake Tahoe, CA. on 348 acres of land.
Elevation6268.4 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation16° E

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleYes
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.OAKLAND
F.S.S.RENO
NOTAMs FacilityTVL (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartSAN FRANCISCO
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceALL/0700-1600

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
1901 LISA MALOFF WAY
SUITE 100
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
530-542-6182
Manager
JOHN DICKINSON
1901 LISA MALOFF WAY
SUITE 100
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
530-542-6182

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A
Airframe RepairMINOR
Engine RepairMINOR
Bottled OxygenHIGH
Bulk OxygenHIGH
Other ServicesCHARTER SERVICE, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT SALES

Remarks

  • AP surface conditions: terminal apron excellent, taxiway - runway good, north GA apron poor.
  • Traffic pattern altitude 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 & sequencing in the traffic pattern are based on position reports received from pilots in these areas.
  • Airport surrounded on E; S & W by rapidly rising terrain.
  • Access noise restrictions: maximum 80 DBA departure, 84 DBA arrival (transport - 86 DBA), maximum 77.1 DBA night limit.
  • Noise abatement, departure runway 36 heading 1 mile, left 320 degrees to shoreline.
  • For noise abatement information call (530) 542-6182.
  • Avoid desolation wilderness west of airport.
  • AP conditions not MMT 1600-0700 DLY.
  • Paragliders and motorized prchts operate from runway surface.
  • AP conditions not MNT SAT/SUN.
  • Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction required at or below -12C.
  • Activate MALSF runway 18; MIRL runway 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI runway 18 on continuously.
  • MULTICOM 122.85