McMinn County Airport

MMI · KMMI · Athens, TN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
874 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,450 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:07 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:21 AM10:21Z
Sunrise06:49 AM10:49Z
Sunset08:39 PM00:39Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:07 PM01:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:07 PM → 06:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:39 PM → 05:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 112°downwind 022°base 292°final 202°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
202° mag · 199° true
Dimensions
6,450 × 100 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 022°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
874 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 96 ft, 2,041 ft from threshold, 178 ft L of centerline — 19:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
41 ft
TDZ elevation
874 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 39.5k, Double wheel 52k. PCN 15.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
125.425

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Knoxville”
App/Dep
123.9

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
353.6APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

HCH 117.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HCH · Hinch Mountain VOR/DME 117.60 · 123X Low r140° / 30.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMMI / MMI
Coordinates
35.3973, -84.5626
Elevation
874 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 125.425 · ☎ 423-745-3422
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
NASHVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BNA
Attendance
SUN 1230-1700; MON-SAT 0830-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1951/09
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 2-light PAPI (left) · 20: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MCMINN COUNTY
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 6 EAST MADISON AVENUE, ATHENS, TN
423-745-7634
Manager
KRISTY GENTRY COX
195 COUNTY ROAD 552, ATHENS, TN
423-745-4939
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC KNOXVILLE APCH AT 865-980-3034; IF UNA FOR CD CTC KNOXVILLE APCH AT 865-980-3033.

Runways

  • FADED.
  • FADED.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Obstructions

  • APCH SLOPE 36:1 TO DTHR.

Attendance

  • CLD EASTER, THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.
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About KMMI

McMinn County Airport (MMI · KMMI) is an airport in Athens, TN, at 874 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMMI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMMI have a control tower?

No. McMinn County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KMMI?

McMinn County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,450 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMMI?

McMinn County Airport is in Athens, TN, at an elevation of 874 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.3973, -84.5626.

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