Be an Aviator for the Day at Lake Tahoe!

Our Sky Combat Ace Tahoe location will have you soaring over the dense forests and sparkling blue waters of the largest alpine lake in North America. In between barrel rolls and loops, you may even be able to spot a glimpse of both Fallen Leaf Lake and Cascade Lake as you fly over Emerald Bay.


Then, as you continue your adrenaline-pumping aviation experience, you’ll make your way through the heart of the Sierras and be rewarded with breathtaking views of the expansive Lake Tahoe. So, if you’re looking for things to do in Lake Tahoe, now’s your chance to fulfill your dreams of being a fighter pilot—even if just for a day!

Make some memories at Sky Combat Ace! Book a Flight over the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe today.

Sky Combat Ace | Lake Tahoe (Minden, NV)

Minden-Tahoe Airport

1150 Airport Rd.

Minden, NV 89423

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PLEASE NOTE: Our Minden/Lake Tahoe location has no public access. Please park at the Taildragger Cafe and call our office number at 888-494-5850 to let us know you have arrived. One of our staff members will pick you up and escort you to our hangar.

Lake Tahoe Flight Experiences at Sky Combat Ace

If you’re looking for the whole fighter pilot experience or a chance to battle it out in an aerial dogfight, Sky Combat Ace offers thrilling flight options where YOU fly the plane over the stunning Tahoe-Minden landscape.


We also have relaxing ride-along flights with our licensed pilots, so you can take in the scenery and get a taste of what it’s like behind the cockpit. Here’s what you can expect from our flight experiences at our Lake Tahoe location.

Ride-Along Options:

  • Operation Recon - This flight is fun for the whole family! Enjoy breathtaking views over Lake Tahoe while testing the waters of basic airplane aerobatics.

You-Fly Options: 

  • The Afterburner - This option offers basic to advanced aerobatics, so you can find your comfort level before taking the reigns with one of our certified flight instructors.
  • Sky Combat - If you crave the thrill of air-to-air combat and fighter jet rides while YOU fly the plane with an Expertly Trained Combat Pilots, this is the flight experience for you.

Directions to Sky Combat Ace in Tahoe/Minden, NV

Sky Combat Ace is located in Minden, NV, at the Minden-Tahoe Airport just east of Lake Tahoe. We are within driving distance from these areas:


  • Incline Village
  • Gardnerville
  • Alpine Village
  • Carson City
  • Reno
  • Sparks


If you live in Northern Nevada or are in the area for a visit, you should definitely add the thrillride of a lifetime at Sky Combat Ace to your to-do list! Here’s how to get to us from your location. 


  • From North of Minden-Tahoe Airport
    - Take I-580 S to US-395 S. Continue to follow 395 S and make a slight left onto NV-759 E/Airport Rd.
  • From South of Minden-Tahoe Airport - Take US-395 N and turn right onto NV-759 E/Airport Rd.
  • From West of Minden-Tahoe Airport - From Zephyr Cove, take US-50 W to NV-207 E/Kkinsbury Grade Rd. Then, turn left onto NV-206 N and right onto NV-757 E/Muller Ln. Then, make a left onto US-395 N and follow to Aiport Rd.


When you get to the Minden-Tahoe Airport, please be aware that you will not have direct access to our hangar. Head to the Taildragger Cafe inside the airport and call our team at
888-494-5850 to pick you up.


Fly an Airplane in Tahoe-Minden With Sky Combat Ace

No matter what thrilling flight adventure you choose, it will be an experience you’ll never forget! Get the adrenaline pumping, build on those pilot skills, and take in the stunning views of the Lake Tahoe area with Sky Combat Ace. Our exclusive aviation experiences are designed to work around your comfort level, so you can be sure we offer the perfect package for you and your group.

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