Airport transportation

North Lake Tahoe is easily accessible by two major international airports and one small airport with a commercial hangar. Whether you fly into Reno/Tahoe International, Sacramento International or Truckee-Tahoe Airport, your arrival and departure are sure to be seamless, allowing you to forget the trip and concentrate on the vacation. If you’re planning to explore the Bay Area while you’re here, North Lake Tahoe is just an easy drive up I-80 from either San Francisco International Airport or Oakland International Airport.

Reno/Tahoe International   Sacramento International   Truckee-Tahoe

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) offers 24-hour service with 11 airlines servicing more than 160 arrivals and departures daily, including non-stop daily service to Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle, to name a few. The airport’s small, straight-forward drop-off and pick-up stations allow for easy in-and-out, and wireless internet throughout the terminal means you can stay in touch up until the minute you board the plane. Located just 45 minutes from North Lake Tahoe, 25 minutes from Mount Rose ski area, and accessible via several public transportation options, RNO is a gateway to adventures awaiting you in North Lake Tahoe. See below for more information:

Airlines servicing Reno/Tahoe International Airport

North Lake Tahoe Express Airport Shuttle

Parking rates and information for Reno/Tahoe International Airport

Driving Directions to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

Rental Car Agencies at Reno/Tahoe International Airport

Info for Pilots at Reno/Tahoe International Airport

Travel Tips for Reno/Tahoe International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offers 24-hour service with 14 airlines servicing 150 scheduled departures daily. Frequent non-stop flight destinations include New York City, Newark, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Kansas City, and all major California cities. Free wireless internet is available throughout both terminals. Sacramento International is located halfway between San Francisco and North Lake Tahoe (2 hours each way) just off of I-80. See below for more information:

Airlines servicing Sacramento International Airport

Parking and Ground Transportation at Sacramento International Airport

Rental Car Agencies at Sacramento International Airport

Driving Directions to Sacramento International Airport

Passenger Services at Sacramento International Airport

Communications Center at Sacramento International Airport - (916) 929-5411 A 24-hour source for all general airport information and passenger paging excluding media inquiries.


Truckee-Tahoe Airport is a general aviation airport offering aviation packages including lodging and transportation. The airport caters to private planes and smaller commercial traffic. Truckee-Tahoe Airport is located on Hwy 267 between Truckee and Kings Beach. Call the Airport Phone (530) 587-4540, Operations Phone (530) 587-4119 or email the airport at info@truckeetahoeairport.com for more information.

Pilot’s Guide for the Truckee-Tahoe Airport

Hangar Info at Truckee-Tahoe Airport

Landing Info at Truckee-Tahoe Airport