There were a number of problems at TVL.

First was the weather. So many flights got cancelled, either because of snow, rain and thunderstorms, or winds that it made it difficult to provide reliable service.

Second, the casinos were very unsupportive of carriers wishing to fly into TVL.

Third, there was the proximity of RNO as a more reliable destination.

And fourth, environmental and noise concerns raised by residents made any effort to fly scheduled service into TVL difficult to establish and maintain.