McMinn County Airport (KMMI), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
McMinn County Airport (KMMI) serves Athens, Tennessee, with a single paved runway supporting light and midsize business aircraft. The field operates without a control tower and sits roughly 113 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, positioning it as a regional option for operators working the eastern Tennessee corridor. Fixed attendance hours and dual fuel availability define its day-to-day operating profile for transient traffic.
Runways
McMinn County Airport has one paved runway, 02/20, 6,450 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
McMinn County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
McMinn County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS), 37 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
McMinn County Airport recorded 677 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KMMI is concentrated in certain months, with March showing a pronounced spike well above the levels seen in surrounding months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 115 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
McMinn County Airport averages 13.7 days above 90°F in July, 21.2 freeze days in January and 0.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.4°F, and January the coldest, at 48.6°F.
Weather station is 2.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
McMinn County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and environmental.
For clearance delivery, contact Knoxville Approach; if unable, contact Knoxville Approach.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of the runway centerline.
The approach slope is 36:1 to the displaced threshold.
Wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
McMinn County Airport has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Monroe County (KMNV), 12.47 NM northeast.
Part of the Chattanooga area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KMMI offer for business aircraft?
McMinn County Airport (KMMI) has a single paved runway, 02/20, measuring 6,450 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most midsize and light business jets operating into the Athens, Tennessee area. There is no parallel or crosswind runway, so pilots planning operations at KMMI should account for the prevailing wind on this single-runway layout. The field sits at 874 feet elevation, which factors into performance planning for departures.
Is there a customs facility at KMMI?
McMinn County Airport (KMMI) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Knoxville, KTYS, located approximately 37.14 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to plan a stop at KTYS or another customs airport before or after using KMMI. This distance should be built into routing and timing for any flight requiring a federal inspection stop.
What fuel is available at McMinn County Airport?
McMinn County Airport (KMMI) offers both 100LL and A+ fuel, and Jet A is confirmed available on the field. This dual availability supports both piston and turbine operators using the airport. Fuel service aligns with the airport's published attendance hours, which run Sunday from 1230 to 1700 and Monday through Saturday from 0830 to 1700. Flights arriving outside these windows should coordinate fueling in advance, since the field is not staffed around the clock.
Does KMMI see seasonal traffic swings?
Yes, business aviation traffic at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) is notably concentrated within certain months of the year rather than spread evenly. March stands out sharply, with 115 business aviation operations recorded against a monthly average closer to 50 to 60 for most other months. November also shows a secondary rise to 81 operations. Dispatchers scheduling around KMMI should expect this uneven monthly distribution rather than assuming flat year-round demand.
What approach guidance limitations exist at KMMI?
McMinn County Airport (KMMI) has a documented limitation on its visual glideslope indicator: the PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of the runway centerline. Pilots flying visual approaches into KMMI should be aware that lateral deviation from the extended centerline can put the PAPI signal out of usable range. Additionally, the airport is not towered, so approach guidance and traffic sequencing rely on pilot coordination rather than air traffic control on the field. This makes precise track-keeping on approach particularly relevant at KMMI.