Fayette County Airport (KFYE), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fayette County Airport (KFYE) is a public-use, non-towered field in Somerville, Tennessee, roughly 30 nautical miles from Memphis International. The airport serves business aviation traffic in a modest volume, drawing on its single paved runway and on-field fuel availability including both 100LL and Jet A. Its proximity to the Memphis metro area places it within reach of operators seeking an alternative to busier terminals in the region, while customs clearance for international arrivals is handled at nearby KMEM rather than on site.
Runways
Fayette County Airport has one paved runway, 01/19, 5,000 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
Fayette County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fayette County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fayette County Airport recorded 303 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at KFYE is concentrated in January and December, with those two months showing notably higher operations than the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 42 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fayette County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and environmental.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Approach.
Deer have been reported in the vicinity of movement areas.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fayette County Airport has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is William L Whitehurst Field, 17.23 NM east.
Part of the Memphis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFYE
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jet A fuel available at KFYE?
Yes, Fayette County Airport (KFYE) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field operates as a public-use, non-towered airport with a single paved runway. Dispatchers planning fuel stops in the Memphis area can count on both grades being on the field, subject to the airport's posted attendance schedule.
What is the runway length at KFYE?
Fayette County Airport (KFYE) has one paved runway, 01/19, measuring 5,000 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This single strip handles all fixed-wing traffic at the field. The 5,000-foot length accommodates a range of business aviation aircraft operating into this Somerville, Tennessee facility.
Does KFYE have customs clearance on site?
No, Fayette County Airport (KFYE) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Memphis International (KMEM), located approximately 30.26 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance near Somerville, Tennessee should plan to route through KMEM instead of KFYE.
What are the operating hours at KFYE?
Fayette County Airport (KFYE) is attended Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1800 year-round. On Sundays, hours shift seasonally: 1300 to 1800 from May through September, and 1300 to 1700 from October through April. Dispatchers should plan arrivals at KFYE around this attendance schedule, particularly for Sunday operations.