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KTVL
Lake Tahoe Airport · South Lake Tahoe
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
6,264 ft / 1,909 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.85 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 8,544 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL), located in South Lake Tahoe, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6,264 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Lake Tahoe Airport
ICAO / IATA
KTVL / TVL
Municipality
South Lake Tahoe
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,264 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,544 ft / 2,604 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 192.9° / 12.9°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 192.9° / 12.9°
RWY 18 (192.9°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: TVL | CRS: 171°
RWY 36 (12.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ASOS ASOS
124.72 MHz
CNTR OAKLAND CNTR
127.95 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.85 MHz
RDO RENO RDO
122.25 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.85 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026