Boondocks Heliport HeliportPrivate
5TN3 · Pigeon Forge, TN · 1,500 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5TN3
- Coordinates
- 35.7384, -83.6066
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NASHVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1993/04
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 01:24Z |
Plan a flight from 5TN3
Runway H1/
20 ft × 20 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,500 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VXV · Volunteer | VORTAC | 116.40 | r128° / 17.2 NM |
| SOT · Snowbird | VORTAC | 108.80 | r268° / 27.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5TN3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- AVBL FOR EMERG USE ONLY.
Obstructions
- 20 FT BLDG 50 FT NW.
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 5TN3 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 5TN3
Boondocks Heliport (5TN3) is a heliport in Pigeon Forge, TN, at 1,500 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5TN3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5TN3 have a control tower?
No. Boondocks Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5TN3?
Boondocks Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5TN3?
Boondocks Heliport is in Pigeon Forge, TN, at an elevation of 1,500 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.7384, -83.6066.
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