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Lake Tahoe charts & airport diagram

Lake Tahoe (TVL · KTVL) in South Lake Tahoe, CA publishes 7 FAA charts, including 2 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS), LDA). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Lake Tahoe — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums
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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KTVL publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Lake Tahoe — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KTVL

Lake Tahoe has 2 published instrument approaches of 2 types (RNAV (GPS) and LDA). 1 of them offers vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 36: landing on that end in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KTVL. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
All 7 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 2

Approaches 2

Departures 2

Minimums 1

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KTVL airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Lake Tahoe airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KTVL have an instrument approach?

Yes. Lake Tahoe has 2 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS), LDA. At least one offers vertical guidance.

What is the lowest approach at KTVL?

RNAV (GPS) to runway 18 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Lake Tahoe. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KTVL have SIDs and STARs?

Lake Tahoe publishes 2 departure procedures (SIDs) and no STARs. The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KTVL

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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