Rockwood Municipal Airport: Gateway to Tennessee's Beauty
Introduction
Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) is perhaps one of the best-kept secrets on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, offering pilots a hidden gateway to explore this beautiful region. This airport offers a convenient and efficient travel experience, whether you are jetting off on an adventure or closing out that business deal.
Airlines and Destinations
Ground transportation
Rockwood Municipal Airport primarily serves general aviation, including private and charter flights. The airport does not have any regular commercial airline services operating out of its runways, but it remains a popular and strategically-located hub for those who are looking to travel in style.
Passengers and Flights on Board
Rockwood Municipal is a general aviation airport only and does not report passenger or flight information to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Nonetheless, the airport is an essential resource for area residents and businesses with connections to general aviation.
How to Get Here
Located in Rockwood, the facility is run and owned by the City of Rockwood. Just north of the city, at 3 nautical miles, it was designated as a public airport while the name originated from a database called ROCKWOOD MUNI in Missouri (United States). It is located in Roane County, 6 miles west of Harriman. The airport is within easy reach of Interstate 40, which makes it very convenient by car, with transportation available.
Parking
The airport includes generous free parking for tenants and visitors alike. Parking areas are first-come, first-served with no designated spots or reserved areas.
Transportation Prices
There are currently no on-site transportation options at Rockwood Municipal Airport. Travelers will have to arrange their own ground transportation (rental cars, taxis, rideshare) for the remainder of their way to their final destination.
Terminal Layout
This single building serves as the Rockwood Municipal Airport terminal, including the airport offices and a private pilot lounge. The terminal is small -- indicative of the overall emphasis on general aviation operations at the airport.
Navigate the Airport
The airport is simple, with the terminal building located close to and the only runway being parallel to all taxiways. All signage is consistent, and the airport staff are there to help visitors with any questions or directions.
Getting Between Terminals
It is a single-terminal airport, so there will not be hopping between terminals.
Services and Amenities
Since the airport is very small in size, it provides a limited number of facilities and amenities to its passengers:
- Pilots lounge with seating and washrooms
- Fuel Services (AVGAS and Jet A)
- Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services
- Restaurants and Shops
Rockwood Municipal Airport's restaurants or shopping opportunities are limited to what you bring with you, as well as other services that visitors may need like shopping and dining in the towns of Rockwood or Harriman.
Security and Customs
Rockwood Municipal Airport lacks any official security features or customs facilities. It is a general aviation airport subject to the security requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for private and charter flights.
Accessibility
The terminal building and its immediate surroundings are all designed in such a way that individuals with mobility challenges can easily find parking spaces and restrooms.
Travel Tips
Here are a few tips to help make your visit the best it can be at Rockwood Municipal Airport.
- Try booking flights at non-peak times to get around potential delays due to congestion.
- Plan for a quick and stable way to get through the airport in order to pass all required pre-flight steps.
- Pack light and pack smart: Make things simple at boarding time.
- Get to know the facility layout and services so you can find your way around.
We advise heading south into at least two other local towns, Rockwood and Harriman, from April to December for the Natural Wonders Trails Events (there are activities in these neighboring county towns during January, February, and March as well). You can check the events calendars of any city you visit, or try a little place like the All Aboard Ice Cream Shoppe.