How To Get to the Sequatchie Valley by Airplane

With 83 public airports in Tennessee, there are a plethora of fly-in options for your next adventure.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 06:31 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Tennessee offers 83 public airports, most of which are available for general aviation pilots to access various outdoor recreational activities, with only five used by commercial carriers.
The article highlights four key airports in the Sequatchie Valley region: Mark Anton (2A0), Warren County Memorial (KRNC), Franklin County (KUOS), and Crossville Memorial (KCSV).
These nontowered airports generally provide self-serve 100LL fuel and serve as gateways to activities like climbing, hiking, fishing (Mark Anton), visiting state parks (Warren County, Franklin County), and golf (Crossville).
Pilots flying into these airports should be mindful of specific conditions such as wildlife (deer, coyotes, cranes), unique runway characteristics (slope at KUOS, crosswinds at KCSV), and the need for good communication skills for nontowered operations.

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According to Maps of the World, there are 83 public airports in Tennessee. Only five of those are used by commercial carriers. What this means is, if you want to partake in the plethora of outdoor recreation in Tennessee, there is a good chance you will be able to fly your airplane to the destination.