KDKX

VFR

KNOXVILLE DOWNTOWN ISLAND

KNOXVILLE · TENNESSEE

Elev
833.2'
Longest RWY
3,499'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDKX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,833.2'
MSL · field 833.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KDKX

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KDKX 280235Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3002 RMK A01
Wind
230° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,509 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM E
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
BNA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROB VOYLES
Address
2701 SPENCE PLACE, KNOXVILLE TN 37920

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA
NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 3 kt
RWY 26
250°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 250° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,833 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored70° / 250°3,499 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3.8°)54', tree, 862' from thr, 156' R of cntrln, slope 12
26PAPI 2-box left(3.35°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 26
LC · CAT I
DKX
111.3
LOC RWY 26
KDKX · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Geese are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a temporary flight restriction over the stadium 2.5 miles west. For information and times, call 865-577-4461.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Knoxville Approach at 865-980-3034. If unable to contact for clearance delivery, contact Knoxville Approach at 865-980-3033.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 08 and 26. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 08 and 26 and taxiway lights operate from dusk to dawn with preset low intensity. Increased intensity activates the runway end identifier lights on runways 08 and 26. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 08 and 26. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 08 and 26 are controlled on frequency 123.075.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26There is a noise sensitive area 1 nautical mile southwest of runway 26. Departures should avoid flight over the neighborhood.Show FAA
  • 08Runway 08 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDKX

Answer card
ICAO
KDKX
Name
KNOXVILLE DOWNTOWN ISLAND
Location
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Elevation
833.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,833.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,499 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Knoxville Downtown Island Airport sits in Knoxville, Tennessee. Field elevation is 833.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 08/26, at 3,499 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston ops unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 26 has an ILS approach. Runway 08 is listed as the calm wind runway. The field uses CTAF and UNICOM 123.075. Ground and approach services are also published. Knoxville Approach handles clearance delivery. The on-field FBO is Knoxville Downtown Island Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.

A few items matter for a first visit. There is a noise sensitive area 1 NM southwest of runway 26, so plan departures to avoid that neighborhood. A temporary flight restriction is published over the stadium 2.5 miles west. Geese are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on takeoff and landing. Runway end identifier lights, medium intensity runway lights and PAPI are installed on both runway ends. Taxiway lights operate from dusk to dawn with preset low intensity. If you need current restriction details, call the airport operator or check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDKX?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KDKX have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS serves runway 26. If you are planning an IFR arrival, verify the current approach plate and the current FAA Chart Supplement before launch.
Is Knoxville Downtown Island Airport towered?
No. KDKX is not towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 123.075 for local traffic calls.
Which runway is the longest at KDKX?
Runway 08/26 is the only runway. It is 3,499 ft long and asphalt.
What fuel is available on the field at KDKX?
The on-field FBO is Knoxville Downtown Island Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.
Are there noise or departure restrictions at KDKX?
Yes. There is a noise sensitive area 1 NM southwest of runway 26. Departures should avoid flying over that neighborhood. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any additional published restrictions before flying in.
What are the tower or clearance delivery procedures at KDKX?
There is no control tower. For clearance delivery, contact Knoxville Approach at 865-980-3034. If that does not work, use 865-980-3033.
What lighting should I expect at KDKX at night?
Runway end identifier lights, medium intensity runway lights and PAPI are installed on both runway ends. Taxiway lights operate from dusk to dawn with preset low intensity. Runway light intensity is controlled on 123.075.

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