Pilot Resources
At DKX, we strive to provide pilots with a safe and friendly airport experience. As an entry point to our beautiful city, the airport offers the chance for pilots to fly-in and explore by offering pilots the information and resources they need to navigate the airspace and community around DKX. The following items highlight the features and amenities available at DKX that will make your next visit safe and convenient. Please notify our staff if you have any questions at [email protected].
Game Day TFR
DKX is a non-towered airport. Due to security concerns during University of Tennessee (UT) home football games, there will be a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place during all UT home football games.
- FDC NOTAM 9/5151 outlining Temporary Flight Restrictions from one hour prior to game time until one hour after game completion will be in effect.
- The TFR fully encompasses the DKX airport.
- TFR information is available at http://tfr.faa.gov or the Flight Service.
- Aircraft inbound to the Knoxville, Tennessee, area should monitor the McGhee Tyson Airport ATIS on 128.35 for up-to-date information.
- If you plan to fly to DKX for any UT home football game, we recommend avoiding the TFR by arriving at DKX at least one hour prior to kickoff and departing at least one hour after the game ends.
DKX Bike Program
At DKX (Downtown Island Airport), we’re proud to offer a unique and convenient way to explore Knoxville, our complimentary Bike Program. Visiting pilots can borrow one of our airport bicycles to enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding area, including Knoxville’s vibrant downtown, the nearby waterfront greenways, and the 1,000+ acre ‘Urban Wilderness’.
How it Works:
Our bikes are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply check in with our front desk staff during operating hours to sign out a bike and a helmet. Please note we will need a copy of your drivers license and a completed waiver to grant you a bike.
Program Highlights:
- More than 50 miles of bike trails
- Free bike rentals for visiting pilots
- Easy access to Knoxville’s greenways and downtown
- Helmets and locks included
- Great for quick rides or extended outings
Whether you’re here for a short stop or a longer stay, the DKX Bike Program is a fun and eco-friendly way to discover all that Knoxville has to offer, right from the runway.
| Runway 8 | Runway 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 3499 x 75 ft. | 3499 x 75 ft. |
| Surface: | asphalt, in good condition | asphalt, in good condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: 22 | Single wheel: 22 |
| Runway edge lights: | medium intensity | N/A |
| Latitude: | 35-57.755500N | 35-57.903043N |
| Longitude: | 083-52.762900W | 083-52.077207W |
| Elevation: | 833.0 ft. | 830.7 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | left |
| Runway heading: | 080 magnetic, 075 true | 260 magnetic, 255 true |
| Markings: | nonprecision, in fair condition | nonprecision, in fair condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | 2-light PAPI on left (3.80 degrees glide path) | 2-light PAPI on left (3.35 degrees glide path) |
| Runway end identifier lights: | yes | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | yes, no lights |
| Instrument approach: | N/A | LOCALIZER |
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Drone Operation
AOPA Airport Support
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) offers its members assistance through its Airport Support Network (ASN). To learn more about the ASN program, please click here.
Weather Information
As an airport that is situated alongside the Tennessee River, the damp air off the water can create fog after sunrise and into the early morning light. To receive the most updated weather information for DKX, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Aviation Weather Center.
Need a Ride?
Need transportation when you arrive at DKX? Courtesy vehicles are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum use of two hours. Contact (865) 577-4461 to reserve your ride.
