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WHO WE ARE

Friends of Downtown Island Airport works to enhance the unique aviation, recreation, natural and community benefits of the island that is home to our downtown airport.  We do so by raising funds and awareness and activating community engagement

MEDIA ATTENTION

INSIDE OF KNOXVILLE

AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION

INSIDE OF KNOXVILLE

Thanks to Heather Ryerson and the Inside of Knoxville blog. Great write-up about the future of our island!

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FLYING MAGAZINE

AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION

INSIDE OF KNOXVILLE

One of the nation's top aviation magazines had some very kind words to say about the future of Friends of Downtown Island Airport!

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AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION

AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION

AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Thanks to AOPA for the spectacular article about our new organization!

read the article

FRIENDS SHARING THEIR LOVE OF THE ISLAND!

Wes Stowers loves the thrill of firing up his 1943 classic for a unique flight over Knoxville!

Island Home Park resident Matthew Park is equally passionate about flying in and jumping out of airplanes!

Sarah Stanley is young, smart and flying high above Downtown Island Airport!

Help Our Cause

Please consider a tax-deductible donation that will help us offer exciting new informational events suited for the aviation and outdoor enthusiasts at Knoxville's Downtown Island Airport.

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Friends of the island events at dkx

WARBIRDS OF DKX

bike, boat, brew & bark

bike, boat, brew & bark

bike, boat, brew & bark

bike, boat, brew & bark

bike, boat, brew & bark

dkx SPRING OPEN HOUSE

ATC Q&A with veteran controller Jeff Coffey

ATC Q&A with veteran controller Jeff Coffey

ATC Q&A with veteran controller Jeff Coffey

ATC Q&A with veteran controller Jeff Coffey

ATC Q&A with veteran controller Jeff Coffey

focus on the future

area residents

area residents

area residents

We will seek to partner with the Island Home Area neighborhoods, such as South Haven, Island Home Park, and Old Sevier, working together for the benefit of the neighborhoods and the airport

natural assets

area residents

area residents

We will connect, engage and foster sustainable use of the airport & other assets such as the greenways, trails, water and parks in South Knoxville

STEM EDUCATION

area residents

STEM EDUCATION

We will make the airport a strong asset in supporting STEM activities and spur younger generations locally to consider careers related to aviation

THE SOUTH KNOXVILLE WATERFRONT IS taking off, and we're proud to be along for the ride!

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