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Nearest Airport to South Lake Tahoe: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to South Lake Tahoe is Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), about 4.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), 66 km away.

Closest airport TVL Lake Tahoe Airport 4.5 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport 66 km · 41 mi · ~1 h 10 min by car

Airports near South Lake Tahoe

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    Lake Tahoe Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Lake Tahoe, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TVL 4.5 km3 mi · ~5 min
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    Carson Airport Flag of United StatesCarson City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSN 36 km22 mi · ~39 min
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    Truckee Tahoe Airport Flag of United StatesTruckee, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TKF 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    Reno Tahoe International Airport Flag of United StatesReno, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RNO 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    Sacramento Mather Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHR 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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    Fallon Naval Air Station Flag of United StatesFallon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NFL 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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    McClellan Airfield Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCC 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Beale Air Force Base Flag of United StatesBeale Air Force Base, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BAB 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Yuba County Airport Flag of United StatesMarysville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MYV 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Sacramento Executive Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SAC 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of South Lake Tahoe; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to South Lake Tahoe?

The nearest airport to South Lake Tahoe is Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), about 4.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), 66 km away.

Which international airport is closest to South Lake Tahoe?

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is 66 km from South Lake Tahoe in a straight line — roughly 1 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near South Lake Tahoe?

Carson Airport (CSN) — 36 km, Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) — 45 km and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) — 66 km.

How long does it take to get from South Lake Tahoe to Lake Tahoe Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.