Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field (KCSV), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field sits in the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee, roughly 53 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and about 53.73 nautical miles from customs service at KTYS. The field is non-towered and operates on a single paved runway, handling a mix of business and general aviation traffic that FAA TFMSC data classifies at ops tier 1 for 2025. Several smaller municipal airports lie within 30 nautical miles, giving dispatchers alternate options in the immediate area.
Runways
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field has one paved runway, 08/26, 5,423 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
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS), 54 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field recorded 1,092 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, July and August. Business aviation traffic at KCSV concentrates in the summer and early fall months, with June through August and October each exceeding 100 operations compared to fewer than 90 in most winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 123 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field averages 3.1 days above 90°F in August and 20.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.2°F, and January the coldest, at 44.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
High-intensity runway lights for runway 08/26 are preset to low intensity; increase intensity using the CTAF frequency.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Rockwood Municipal (KRKW), 19.29 NM east.
Part of the Knoxville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCSV
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KCSV?
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field has no customs service on site. The nearest customs airport is KTYS, located 53.73 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international points need to plan clearance through that facility or another designated port of entry beforehand. There is no CANPASS or onsite CBP arrangement listed for KCSV. Dispatchers should build the extra routing leg or ground transfer time into trip planning.
What fuel is available at Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field?
Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field stocks 100LL, A+, and Jet A. The field operates on a published attendance schedule of 0800 until dark, every day of the week. There is no control tower at KCSV, so fuel service and field access follow this attendance window rather than tower hours. Crews should confirm current attendance against the published schedule before planning an arrival outside typical daylight operating hours.
What is the runway configuration at KCSV?
KCSV has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 5423 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field, so wind coverage depends entirely on this one alignment. The field elevation is 1882 feet. The runway length matches the airport's listed maximum paved distance, confirming 08/26 as the primary and only usable strip for fixed-wing traffic.
Are there any approach lighting or visual guidance limitations at KCSV?
Yes, the PAPI at Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline on the approach it serves. Pilots flying visual approaches should stay within that lateral tolerance to receive reliable glidepath guidance. The high-intensity runway lights on 08/26 are preset to low intensity and can be increased by keying the CTAF frequency. Since KCSV is non-towered, pilots manage both lighting intensity and awareness of the PAPI limitation themselves during approach.
How much business aviation traffic does KCSV see, and is it seasonal?
KCSV recorded 1092 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 1640 total annual operations. Traffic is concentrated in the warmer months, with June, July, August, and October each showing over 100 operations compared to lower counts in the winter months. January saw only 51 operations against a June peak of 123. Dispatchers should expect fuller ramp conditions and more competition for services at Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field during the summer and early fall period.