Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) is a non-towered public field near Knoxville, Tennessee, with a single asphalt runway. Business aviation traffic runs light compared to major terminals, consistent with its ops tier 3 classification.
Runways
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 3,499 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport recorded 1,953 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and October. Business aviation traffic at KDKX rises in the fall, with September and October recording the highest monthly operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 249 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport averages 12.1 days above 90°F in July and 21.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.3°F, and January the coldest, at 47.9°F.
Weather station is 5.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Knoxville Approach; if unable to reach clearance delivery, contact Knoxville Approach.
REIL installed on runways 08 and 26; MIRL on runway 08/26 and taxiway lights operate dusk to dawn at preset low intensity, with increased intensity and REIL activation available on runways 08 and 26; PAPI on runways 08 and 26; MIRL for runway 08/26 controlled on 123.075.
Calm wind runway.
Noise-sensitive area located 1 nautical mile southwest; departing traffic should avoid flying over the neighborhood.
Geese present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL is self-serve, available 24 hours a day, with credit card payment.
Temporary flight restriction over the stadium 2.5 miles west; check current information and times.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS), 10.88 NM southwest.
Part of the Knoxville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDKX
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at KDKX.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jet A fuel available at KDKX?
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) lists Jet A among its fuel types, alongside 100LL. The 100LL is self-serve, available H24 with a credit card; confirm Jet A service arrangements directly with the field before planning fuel stops.
What is the runway length at KDKX?
KDKX has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 3,499 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This length should factor into performance planning for business aviation aircraft, which account for the majority of operations at Knoxville Downtown Island.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Knoxville Downtown Island Airport?
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) has no onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KTYS, located approximately 10.88 nautical miles away.