Truckee Tahoe Airport
KTRK, Truckee, CA
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (7,001 ft)
About 10 minutes to Truckee and 25 minutes to the North Shore
Truckee Tahoe airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has two private-jet airports: Truckee Tahoe for the North Shore and Lake Tahoe Airport for South Lake Tahoe and Heavenly.
- Main airport
- TRK / KTRK
- Elevation
- 5,900 ft
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (7,001 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Lake Tahoe
Truckee Tahoe is the busiest, about 25 minutes from Incline Village and Tahoe City. Lake Tahoe Airport is about 10 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. Reno-Tahoe International handles heavy jets about an hour from the lake.
Ski season and summer are both busy, with holiday weeks the peak.
Planning a trip? See our private jet ski trips guide.
Lake Tahoe Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Lake Tahoe Airport
KTVL, South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Longest runway
- 18/36 (8,541 ft)
About 10 minutes to South Lake Tahoe and Heavenly
Lake Tahoe (South Lake Tahoe) airport guideReno Tahoe International Airport
KRNO, Reno, NV
- Longest runway
- 17R/35L (11,001 ft)
About 4 miles to downtown Reno and about an hour to Lake Tahoe
Reno-Tahoe airport guideBefore You Book Lake Tahoe
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Truckee for the North and West Shores; Lake Tahoe Airport for the South Shore; Reno for heavy jets.
Winter Weather
Storms can close the passes and the mountain airports; Reno is the usual alternate.
When Demand Peaks in Lake Tahoe
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Ski season at Palisades, Northstar and Heavenly.
- July and August
- Peak lake season.
Flight Times and Prices to Lake Tahoe
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to TRK for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,410 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 25 min$49,500–$75,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 365 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,474 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,371 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,600–$22,500 | 3 hr 25 min$18,800–$24,000 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,699 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,559 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,500 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 168 mi | 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 352 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Lake Tahoe
Light jets fly from California and the Northwest; super-midsize jets fly from Texas and the East Coast.
Lake Tahoe Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for Lake Tahoe?
Truckee Tahoe (TRK) for the North Shore and Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) for the South Shore.
How long is a private flight from Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe?
About 1 hr 10 min from Van Nuys to Truckee in a light jet.
