Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport

at Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport

From Garry Hewes on 07-Sep-2009

This place continues to astonish me. We travel down there often but this time had mechanical problems. Mechanic came in on Sunday got us back in the air in no time. He was reasonable too. Place is always great. Garry Hewes 7248Y
 

From Radomir Zaric on 16-Aug-2009

An "OK" place...But spartan facilities.. Only one computer with the weather/radar on it.. And none with Internet access... 21st century called.. Get on with the program..
 

From Mark Swatek on 20-Jul-2009

I wanted to fly into this airport and rent a car for a day trip to the area. As was suggested by the FBO I called Enterprise locally and was told they were busy and would call me back. They never did call me back and I could never get them on the phone. Another pilot told me he knew of times where people had reservations with Enterprise ahead of time but when they got there no car was left for them at the airport. I suggest flying into TYS or Knoxville Downtown and get a rental car from someone more reliable.It's only a 40 minute drive to Pigeon Forge from these airports!
 

From Dave James on 28-May-2009

Visited during Memorial Day weekend. Service was excellent, brought rental to plane with a/c running. Pleasant and helpful.
 

From Bill Daly on 10-Nov-2008

Flew in on November 3rd. got a rental car from Enterprise on the field, which worked out great. CAUTION WHEN PARKING FOR TIEDOWN- the double row of tiedowns near the FBO building is not wide enough to taxi. On arrival we tried and the Tiger wouldn't fit so had to shut it down and pull it elsewhere. When leaving saw another plane (Warrior) do the same thing. Both times the FBO was attended and they did not attempt inform pilots not to attempt the taxi there. A local said several planes have been damaged by planes taxiing here. Spaces also are not wide enough to allow same wing heights tied down next to each other. Best to tie down further from FBO in the single rows.
 

From Jerry Gable on 23-Oct-2008

Four Stars for the service at Gatlinburg. The price of fuel is quite high but the good service makes up for some of it. Joe Naill at the Enterprise rental car desk is a star member of the good service team. Ramp guys went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Our car was ready on a Sunday morning and driven out to the plane. Just remember that the traffic in the Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg area is worse than India; so don't be in a hurry.
 

From Robert Williams on 18-Oct-2008

Flew down for a vacation October 12-17 in a C182. Enterprise rental car was located right on the field. They are closed on Sundays, the day I arrived, so my rental car was waiting for me right on the ramp. The folks inside the FBO gave me the keys. Fuel is $5.80, and overnight parking is $5.00 per night. They did not waive this fee with fuel purchase even though I bought 43 gallons. Other than that, great place and very friendly!
 

From Mark Moorhouse on 12-Aug-2008

Flew in for the day on 8-9-08. Courtesy car was down, so we decided to walk the mile or so to the local eateries. Shortly after leaving on foot, the fellow that owns the local A&W Root Beer stopped, said that the FBO had asked him to offer us a ride! We rode with him to the A&W, got a great lunch, and he had one of his folks drive us back to the airport. A really nice bunch of people! Check out the Tennessee Air Museum, it's right there on the field, and they have some awesome displays. Avgas was about $0.70 cents cheaper per gallon than KJWN.
 

From Tony Forry on 16-Feb-2008

I called GKT to see if they had a courtesy car. I was told that they did and could use if for up to 1 hour. When I arrived, they had given it out to another party (for all day). FBO manager allowed me to use her personal vehicle to make a quick trip to a local restaurant. The courtesy car "thing" was their mistake but they sure made up for it. Very friendly and helpful FBO staff.
 

From David Hinton on 05-Dec-2007

Made my second trip to GKT over the Thanksgiving holidays. Both trips experienced good friendly service from the FBO and Enterprise - car was waiting and drove right up to the plane.
 

From Daniel O'Roark, N128EA on 08-Oct-2007

My wife and I flew in 10/8/07 for a day of sightseeing and shopping. Enterprise rental car ready as promised. No ramp fee even though we did not make a fuel purchase. Departure preflight revealed low nose wheel pressure. The lineman, with great efficiency and courtesy, promptly rectified the situation and we were quickly on our way. Great service! Nice people..... Highly recommended.
 

From Gene Cartier on 19-Sep-2007

Close in airport to Gatlinburg and Dollywood. Enterprise right on the field. Service is fine, but gas is kind of pricy. Calm wind runway is 28. Be aware of the small hill at the end of 28.
 

From John Long on 06-Aug-2007

Called FBO manager, wanting to fly in for a nice meal with family. I advised him enterprise had no cars. He said he could only let me take it to McDonald’s just a few miles down the road due to insurance reasons. I really though this was a fabricated reason to just say no. Why would I fly there to eat at McDonald’s? I was going to spend probably 100 dollars for fuel. There are airports all over this country that will gladly give you a 2-hour car ride into town for a nice meal. I decided to fly to Myrtle Beach instead. Spent 138.00 on fuel and took the car for 2 hrs for a nice meal.
 

From C Mills on 25-Jun-2007

Parked our airplane at KGKT during our vacation in Gatlinburg. Nice folks, enterprise right at the airport, reasonable fuel prices, and reasonable overnight charges. Will visit there again in the future.
 

From Robert Brooks on 07-May-2007

Flew in to visit my sister and her husband for a couple days, well it turned into 4 days as that big front moved through the area on April 13 and 14. Really slammed the east coast. Had snow in the mountains from TN to NC to VA. We decided to fly back on Monday in the winds, good flight until VA and then it got bumpy and had to go to my alternate due to strong cross winds. Go visit this airport. Good service and nice people. Call ahead for a rental car, Enterprise is right there. I really don't look at fuel prices so I can't comment, the day I complain about fuel costs is the day I quit flying. They fueled the plane quickly and paying for all was quick. While there look up the Warbird Museum. They really have a nice collection of aircraft. They have two flying P-47's, they are kickin hot! Lots to do in TN. Take your fishing rods, great trout fishing in the Holston River.