Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (KCSV)
Medium airport · Crossville, Tennessee, United States
Airport data
| Name | Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCSV |
| IATA | CSV |
| Elevation | 1,881 ft (573 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°57'5" W 85°5'6" 35.95131, -85.08499 |
| Location | Crossville, Tennessee, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,423 ft (1653 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field at a glance
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field is a medium airport in Crossville, Tennessee, United States, known to airline systems as CSV. The field elevation of 1,881 ft (573 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCSV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 5,423 ft (1653 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCSV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McGhee Tyson Airport | KTYS | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | KCHA | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Smyrna Airport | KMQY | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Airport | KSME | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Western Carolina Regional Airport | KRHP | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,881 ft field elevation of Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field
What is the ICAO code of Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field?
The ICAO identifier of Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field is KCSV, and its IATA code is CSV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field above sea level?
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field sits at an elevation of 1,881 feet (573 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field located?
The airport lies at 35.9513, -85.0850 — in Crossville, Tennessee, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is McGhee Tyson Airport, about 100 km away.
Does KCSV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCSV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field?
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,423 ft (1653 m) with a ASP surface.