Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (IATA: GKT, ICAO: KGKT) serves Sevierville, US.
The Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT) is a county-owned public-use municipal airport located in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States, approximately two nautical miles southeast of Sevierville. It is not a private strip or ranch airport and does not offer commercial aircraft flights.
- Location: Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, United States.
- Runway Information: It has one asphalt runway, designated 10/28, measuring 5,506 by 75 feet (1,678 x 23 m).
- Elevation: 1,014 feet (309 m) above mean sea level.
- Uses: Primarily serves general aviation, with some air taxi and military operations. Services available include fuel (100LL, Jet-A), minor airframe repair, major engine repair, air freight, air ambulance, avionics, charter service, and pilot instruction.
- Historical Significance: Originally owned by Sevier County, the runway was built in 1966. In 1982, the cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge took over operation and maintenance, leading to its current name.
- Facilities: The airport has 50 hangars, is home to over 100 aircraft, and includes an 8,000 square foot terminal building opened in 2009. The Tennessee Museum of Aviation is also located at the airport.
- Control Tower: There is no air traffic control tower at the airport.
*Sources researched: gktairport.com, nfdc.faa.gov, skyvector.com, en.wikipedia.org, aopa.org*
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Where is Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport located?
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport is located in Sevierville, US, at an elevation of 1014 ft. Its IATA code is GKT and ICAO code is KGKT.