KUOS Franklin County Airport

Before you fly into KUOS

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,953.3'

MSL · field 1,953.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF KUOS

KUOS does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBGF (WINCHESTER MUNI) · 8.4 NM away. Conditions at KUOS may differ.

METAR · KBGF

Observed 21:15Z

KBGF 272115Z AUTO 16011G20KT 10SM FEW043 26/16 A2999 RMK A01

Wind: 160° @ 11G20 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 16°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 3,655 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KUOS does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCHA (LOVELL FLD) · 35.6 NM away. Conditions at KUOS may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KCHA 271723Z 2718/2818 17010G15KT P6SM SCT060 BKN250 FM280100 16008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM280400 17007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 PROB30 2804/2808 5SM -SHRA OVC050 FM280800 17007KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN040 OVC080 PROB30 2808/2813 3SM TSRA BR OVC030CB FM281400 17005KT P6SM OVC020 FM281700 17006KT P6SM BKN035

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 170° at 10 kt gusting 15 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 25,000 ft, Scattered 6,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM E
VFR sectional: ATLANTA
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: BNA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CARTER REYNOLDS
Phone: 931-598-1910
Address: 262 AIRPORT ROAD, SEWANEE TN 37375

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA: NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-SAT · 0800-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 11 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

KUOS · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

KUOS · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: INSTR,RNTL

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: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.10

0A3·Smithville Municipal Airport·47.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.95

KFGU·Collegedale Municipal Airport·44.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.10at0A3Smithville Municipal Airport47.1 nm
Jet A$5.95atKFGUCollegedale Municipal Airport44.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The precision approach path indicator for runways 07 and 25 is on continuously. Medium intensity runway lights for runways 07 and 25 are controlled by CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights for runways 07 and 25 are preset to low intensity; increase intensity via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

25The approach slope ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 25 is 18 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport is for visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
OWNERThe airport is owned by the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Contact Jimmy L. Davis at 931-598-1133.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUOS

Answer card

ICAO: KUOS
Name: FRANKLIN COUNTY
Location: SEWANEE, TENNESSEE
Elevation: 1,953.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,953.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 1°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 11 kt
Favored runway now: –

Franklin County Airport sits in Sewanee, Tennessee. The field elevation is 1,953.3 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the supplied facts, so check the current Chart Supplement before you plan a landing. This is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. The airport is for VFR use only.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the current Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern information before arrival. The remarks also note deer on and near the runway environment. That matters here. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Published remarks say the PAPI for runways 07 and 25 is on continuously. The medium intensity runway lights for 07 and 25 are controlled by CTAF. They start at low intensity. If you need more light, key the mic on CTAF. The airport is owned by the University of the South. For clearance delivery, Memphis ARTCC is listed in the remarks. If you need current operational details, call the airport operator directly. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts.

Frequently asked questions

Is Franklin County Airport (KUOS) VFR only?

Yes. The published remarks say the airport is for visual flight rules use only. If you are planning an IFR arrival or departure, verify current options with the airport operator and the current Chart Supplement.

What is the field elevation at KUOS?

The field elevation is 1,953.3 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.

What is the pattern altitude at Franklin County Airport?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the current Chart Supplement before flight. The supplied data does not give a usable published pattern height.

Does KUOS have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published in the supplied facts. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.

What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KUOS?

CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8. Use CTAF for position reports and lighting control at this non-towered field.

Are the runway lights at Franklin County Airport pilot controlled?

Yes. The remarks say medium intensity runway lights for runways 07 and 25 are controlled by CTAF. They are preset to low intensity. Key the mic on CTAF to increase intensity.

Are there any hazards to watch for at KUOS?

Yes. Deer are present on and near the runway environment. The remarks also note an 18 to 1 approach slope ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 25. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

Who owns Franklin County Airport and who do I call for airport questions?

The airport is owned by the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. The published remarks list Jimmy L. Davis at 931-598-1133 for airport contact.

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