KDKX
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport
Knoxville, TennesseeElevation 833 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 0875°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26255°T
ILSLOCALIZER
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport is in Knoxville, Tennessee. Field elevation 833 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROB VOYLES
Manager phone865-342-3181
AttendedDaily, 0700–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDKX
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)NASHVILLE
RegionTennessee
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.9639, -83.8739
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.075
UNICOM123.075
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.9
APP/DEP
A/D
125.375
AWOS 3
AWOS
121.7
CLNC DEL
CLD
126.6
CTAF
CTAF
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
123.075
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›TFR OVR STADIUM 2.5 MI W; INFO & TIMES - 865-577-4461.
›NOISE SENSITIVE AREA 1 NM SW; DEP AVOID FLT OVR NBRHD.
›CALM WIND RWY.
›FOR CD CTC KNOXVILLE APCH AT 865-980-3034; IF UNA FOR CD CTC KNOXVILLE APCH AT 865-980-3033.
›GEESE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›100LL SELF SERV H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
›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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDKX have a METAR?
Yes. KDKX is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KDKX have a TAF?
When KDKX issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KDKX?
KDKX sits at 833 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDKX?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.