Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81TN
- Coordinates
- 36.5045, -82.1587
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NASHVILLE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/09
- Distance from city
- 6 ENE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 00:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 01:21Z |
Plan a flight from 81TN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
925 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 925 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMV · Holston Mountain | VORTAC | 114.60 | r345° / 4.3 NM |
| GZG · Glade Spring | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r193° / 19.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81TN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AV8_180@YAHOO.COM
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 81TN in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 81TN
Southfork Airport (81TN) is an airport in Bristol, TN, at 1,500 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 925 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81TN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 81TN have a control tower?
No. Southfork Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 81TN?
Southfork Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 925 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81TN?
Southfork Airport is in Bristol, TN, at an elevation of 1,500 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.5045, -82.1587.
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