McGhee Tyson Airport
KTYS, Knoxville/Maryville, TN
13 miles from DKX
- Longest runway
- 05L/23R (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 12 miles to downtown Knoxville
McGhee Tyson airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Knoxville Downtown Island (DKX)
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport is on an island in the Tennessee River, a few minutes from downtown.
- Codes
- DKX / KDKX
- Elevation
- 833 ft
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (3,499 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying into Knoxville Downtown Island
- Knoxville Downtown Island Airport is on an island in the Tennessee River, a few minutes from downtown.
- The 3,500-foot runway suits small aircraft only; jets use McGhee Tyson.
- Morning river fog is common.
Planning a trip to Knoxville? See the Knoxville private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 3 miles to downtown Knoxville.
Flight Times to Knoxville Downtown Island
Estimated one-way times and prices to DKX for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 628 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,951 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 726 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 770 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 453 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 792 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,119 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,500–$58,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,740 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,500–$25,500 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Knoxville Downtown Island
Alternatives when DKX is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Macon County Airport
K1A5, Franklin, NC
58 miles from DKX
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (5,002 ft)
About 30 minutes to Highlands
Macon County airport guideAsheville Regional Airport
KAVL, Asheville, NC
83 miles from DKX
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (8,002 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Asheville
Asheville Regional airport guideTri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
KTRI, Blountville, TN
89 miles from DKX
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (8,000 ft)
About 20 minutes to Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport
Tri-Cities airport guideChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
KCHA, Chattanooga, TN
99 miles from DKX
- Longest runway
- 02/20 (7,400 ft)
About 8 miles to downtown Chattanooga
Chattanooga Lovell Field airport guideOconee County Regional Airport
KCEU, Clemson, SC
105 miles from DKX
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (5,000 ft)
About 10 minutes to Clemson University
Oconee County Regional airport guideKnoxville Downtown Island Private Jet Questions
How far is Knoxville Downtown Island from town?
About 3 miles to downtown Knoxville.