KNOXVILLE DOWNTOWN ISLAND (KDKX)
Knoxville, Tennessee · Knox County · 3 miles E of city
Knoxville Downtown Island (KDKX) is a non-towered, Class E public-use airport in Knoxville, Tennessee at 833 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 3,499 ft asphalt). It is classified as a Reliever (Regional) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierDKX
ICAO identifierKDKX
Elevation833.2 ft MSL
Latitude35.96383° N
Longitude83.87367° W
Magnetic variation5W
AirspaceClass E
NPIAS categoryReliever · Regional
Based aircraft163
Annual enplanements12
Planned development (2025–29)$5,450,000
Sectional chartATLANTA
ARTCCAtlanta Center
Flight ServiceNashville
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1938/11
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityBNA
AttendedALL / ALL / 0700-2200
ManagerRob Voyles
Manager phone865-342-3181
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,499 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 08: P2L · 26: P2L |
ILS approaches: 26 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.075 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.075 | — |
| CD/P | 121.7 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 123.9 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 353.6 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3 · 865-579-6151
Airport remarks
- GEESE ON & INVOF ARPT.
- TFR OVR STADIUM 2.5 MI W; INFO & TIMES - 865-577-4461.
- FOR CD CTC KNOXVILLE APCH AT 865-980-3034; IF UNA FOR CD CTC KNOXVILLE APCH AT 865-980-3033.
- REIL RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 & TWY LGTS OPR DUSK-DAWN & PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - 123.075.
- 100LL SELF SERV H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
- CALM WIND RWY.
- NOISE SENSITIVE AREA 1 NM SW; DEP AVOID FLT OVR NBRHD.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Trailhead Beer Market1.5 mi
- SoKno Taco Cantina1.6 mi
- Sevier Ave Burger Company1.7 mi
- South Coast Pizza1.8 mi
- Southside Garage1.8 mi
- Mia Piccola1.8 mi
Lodging
- Value Inn2.3 mi
- Andrew Johnson Hotel2.3 mi
- Residence Inn2.4 mi
- Hyatt Place2.5 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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Events near KDKX
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AM
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Sat, Mar 6 · 8:30 AM
1st Saturday of the month pancake breakfast (KMOR)
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Pancake Breakfast
Sat, Feb 6 · 8:30 AM
1st Saturday of the month pancake breakfast (KMOR)
5233 Old Hwy 11E, Morristown, TN
Pancake Breakfast
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
1st Saturday of the month pancake breakfast (KMOR)
5233 Old Hwy 11E, Morristown, TN
Pancake Breakfast