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Franklin County Airport

Sewanee, United States

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Franklin County Airport

Sewanee, United States
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Small general aviation airport serving the Sewanee plateau community.

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Sewanee, United States
Franklin County Airport (IATA: UOS, ICAO: KUOS) is a public general aviation airport located in Sewanee, Tennessee, United States, on the Cumberland Plateau. It serves the surrounding Franklin County area and the University of the South community. The airport is owned and operated by Franklin County and primarily supports private, charter, and recreational flying. It does not host scheduled commercial airline service. The facility features a single runway and basic general aviation infrastructure. Sewanee is a small community known for the University of the South, and the airport provides convenient air access for visitors, faculty, and residents who travel by private aircraft.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation from the airport to Sewanee and surrounding Franklin County communities is primarily by private vehicle or taxi.
Airlines here
Franklin County Airport hosts no scheduled commercial airline service and serves only general aviation traffic.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on the Cumberland Plateau in Sewanee, Tennessee.
  • ›Owned and operated by Franklin County, Tennessee.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation, private, and charter flights.
  • ›Nearby University of the South generates some air traffic demand.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 1,953 feet above mean sea level.
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A quiet Cumberland Plateau gateway serving Sewanee and Franklin County

Franklin County Airport is a small general aviation facility located near Sewanee, Tennessee, on the Cumberland Plateau. Serving the surrounding Franklin County region, it supports private pilots, charter flights, and local aviation activity rather than commercial airline service. The airport reflects the rural character of its setting, offering a calm alternative to the busy hubs of Nashville and Chattanooga.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single modest facility handling private and charter aircraft arrivals and departures.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle or rental car recommended as primary transport
  • Taxi and rideshare services available with advance arrangement
  • Limited local shuttle options to Sewanee and Winchester
Nearby Hotels
  • Holiday Inn Express Winchester
  • Comfort Inn Winchester
  • Quality Inn Tullahoma
  • The Inn at University of the South (Sewanee)
Dining

On-airport dining options are minimal or nonexistent, typical of small general aviation fields. Visitors will find a modest selection of restaurants in nearby Sewanee and a broader range of diners, cafes, and fast-food options in Winchester, approximately 12 miles away. The University of the South's campus in Sewanee also hosts dining venues accessible to visitors.

Traveller Tips
  • Rental cars should be arranged in advance as on-site availability is not guaranteed.
  • Check NOTAMs carefully before arrival as services and hours are limited at this small field.
  • Fuel availability should be confirmed ahead of your flight as staffing hours may vary.
  • The nearby University of the South campus in Sewanee is worth a visit for its stunning Gothic architecture.

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Franklin County Airport may refer to:Franklin County Airport (Georgia) in Canon, Georgia, United States Franklin County Airport in Louisburg, North Carolina, United States Franklin County Airport (Tennessee) in Sewanee, Tennessee, United States Franklin County Airport (Texas) in Mount Vernon, Texas, United States Franklin County Regional Airport in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States Franklin County State Airport in Highgate, Vermont, United States

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