Airport information
- FAA LID
- 97TN
- Coordinates
- 36.2786, -82.5858
- Elevation
- 1,450 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NASHVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/07
- Distance from city
- 6 WSW
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 | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunset | 08:51 PM | 00:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from 97TN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 222° true
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMV · Holston Mountain | VORTAC | 114.60 | r251° / 24 NM |
| SOT · Snowbird | VORTAC | 108.80 | r042° / 37.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97TN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- M GOLDEN - 423-497-9009 SK@MGGOLDEN.COM ADDITIONAL CONTACT: JIM WHORTER 260 MOORES CHAPEL RD BEAN STATION, TN 37708 540-812-6991 FUN2AV8@GMAIL.COM
- RY 04 MKD WITH ORANGE 24 INCH HIGH CONES.
- RY 22 MKD WITH ORANGE 24 INCH HIGH CONES.
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 97TN 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 97TN
Kite Field (97TN) is an airport in Jonesborough, TN, at 1,450 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97TN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 97TN have a control tower?
No. Kite Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 97TN?
Kite Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 97TN?
Kite Field is in Jonesborough, TN, at an elevation of 1,450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2786, -82.5858.
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