KGKT

VFR

GATLINBURG-PIGEON FORGE

SEVIERVILLE · TENNESSEE

Elev
1,013.9'
Longest RWY
5,506'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGKT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,013.9'
MSL · field 1,013.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KGKT

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KGKT 272355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3000 RMK A01
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,478 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
BNA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
EMILY HAUN
Address
134 AIR MUSEUM WAY, SEVIERVILLE TN 37862

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA
NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-FEB · 0800-1800
  • MAR-OCT · 0800-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 10
096°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 096° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,014 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2896° / 276°5,506 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)55', tree, 1070' from thr, 167' R of cntrln, slope 15
28PAPI 4-box left(4.5°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
KGKT · 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
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Knoxville Approach at 865-980-3034. If unable for clearance delivery contact Knoxville Approach at 865-980-3033.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 10 and 28. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 10 and 28 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. The precision approach path indicator on runways 10 and 28 operates continuously. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 10 and 28 are preset to low intensity. Increase intensity on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Precision approach path indicator east wing northwest side.Show FAA
  • 28The approach ratio is 26 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGKT

Answer card
ICAO
KGKT
Name
GATLINBURG-PIGEON FORGE
Location
SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE
Elevation
1,013.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,013.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 5,506 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT) sits in Sevierville, Tennessee. Field elevation is 1,013.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 10/28, which is 5,506 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Knoxville Approach handles departure and approach services on 132.8 and 360.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A.

This is a good field to brief carefully before arrival. Runway end identifier lights are active on 10 and 28. The runway lights are pilot-controlled on CTAF. The PAPI on 10 and 28 operates continuously. The remarks also note deer on and near the airport. Runway 28 has a published displaced-threshold approach note, so plan your descent and landing distance with that in mind. If you need a clearance, contact Knoxville Approach at the published phone numbers before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What runway is available at KGKT and how long is it?
KGKT has one runway, 10/28. It is 5,506 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does KGKT have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KGKT. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is KGKT towered or non-towered?
KGKT has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls and coordinate with Knoxville Approach as needed.
What is the pattern altitude at KGKT?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KGKT. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KGKT?
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
How do the runway lights work at KGKT?
Runway lights on 10 and 28 are pilot-controlled on CTAF. The runway end identifier lights are active. The PAPI operates continuously.
Are there any operational cautions for landing at KGKT?
Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Runway 28 also has a published displaced-threshold approach note, so brief that before landing.
Who handles clearance delivery for KGKT?
Knoxville Approach handles clearance delivery for KGKT. The published phone numbers are 865-980-3034 and 865-980-3033 if the first number is not available.

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