Rockwood Municipal (KRKW), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rockwood Municipal (KRKW) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Rockwood, Tennessee, serving business aviation traffic within the Knoxville area. The field offers a single 5,000-foot asphalt runway and both 100LL and Jet A fuel, positioning it as a practical alternative to more congested regional airports. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows 570 business aviation operations against 839 total operations recorded for the year.
Runways
Rockwood Municipal has one paved runway, 04/22, 5,000 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
Rockwood Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rockwood Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS), 35 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rockwood Municipal recorded 570 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, August and November. Business aviation traffic at KRKW concentrates in the May, August, and November timeframe, with those months each recording well above the annual monthly average.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 71 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rockwood Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Taxiing aircraft are not visible from the runway ends.
REIL for runways 04 and 22, and MIRL for runway 04/22, are pilot-activated via CTAF. REIL for runways 04 and 22, and MIRL for runway 04/22, are preset to low intensity and can be increased via CTAF. PAPI for runways 04 and 22 operates continuously.
Full-serve fuel is available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern time, or by appointment. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rockwood Municipal has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field (KCSV), 19.29 NM west.
Part of the Knoxville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRKW
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KRKW offer for business aviation arrivals?
Rockwood Municipal has one runway, 04/22, a 5,000-foot by 100-foot asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets without restriction. The runway is equipped with REIL and MIRL lighting on both ends, along with PAPI on both approaches, all pilot-controlled through CTAF. There is no control tower at KRKW, so all traffic coordination happens on the common frequency. The single runway configuration means wind conditions favoring a crosswind will affect approach planning.
Is fuel available at Rockwood Municipal outside normal business hours?
Rockwood Municipal offers both full-serve and self-serve fuel options. Full-serve fuel is available Monday through Friday during the 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern attendance window, or by appointment outside those hours. Self-serve fuel is available continuously, around the clock, which supports operators arriving outside the staffed schedule. Both 100LL and Jet A are stocked at the field. This combination makes KRKW workable for after-hours turns even without prior coordination for jet fuel.
Does KRKW have customs clearance on-site for international arrivals?
Rockwood Municipal does not have customs service on-site. The nearest customs facility is at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (KTYS), located approximately 34.5 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through KTYS or another customs airport of entry rather than arriving directly at KRKW. Flight plans requiring clearance delivery for IFR departures should contact Atlanta ARTCC, per field remarks. Dispatchers planning international legs into this area should factor the KTYS diversion into routing.
How much business aviation traffic does Rockwood Municipal handle annually?
FAA TFMSC data for 2025 credits Rockwood Municipal (KRKW) with 570 business aviation operations out of 839 total annual operations at the field. Monthly volumes vary considerably, ranging from a low of 12 operations in January to highs of 71 operations in both May and August. November also shows elevated activity at 68 operations. This pattern suggests operators should expect lighter ramp and airspace demand in the winter months and busier conditions in late spring through late summer.
Are taxiing aircraft visible from the runway ends at KRKW?
No, aircraft taxiing at Rockwood Municipal are not visible from the runway ends, according to field remarks. Pilots on approach or departure at KRKW should not assume visual confirmation of ground traffic near the runway thresholds. This is a standard situational awareness note for a non-towered field where sightlines are limited. Extra caution and clear CTAF position reporting are advisable when other aircraft may be operating on the ground near either runway end.