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Chilhowee Gliderport

Benton, United States

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Chilhowee Gliderport

Benton, United States
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770 ft
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Scenic gliderport nestled in the Tennessee mountains.

Location
Benton, United States
Chilhowee Gliderport (FAA identifier 92A) is a private glider facility located near Benton, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. Situated in the Cherokee National Forest region, it takes advantage of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain to provide favorable soaring conditions for glider pilots. The facility serves the soaring community and is not open to scheduled commercial airline traffic. It is primarily used for recreational and sport gliding, attracting enthusiasts who benefit from the thermal and ridge-lift conditions common to the area. Due to its specialized nature as a gliderport, public information about its founding date, infrastructure, and operational details is limited. It remains a niche destination for glider pilots in the Tennessee Valley region.
Notable facts
  • Operates exclusively as a gliderport with no powered commercial airline service.
  • Located near Benton, Tennessee, in the Cherokee National Forest region.
  • Benefits from Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain ideal for soaring.
  • FAA identifier is 92A; it has no IATA or ICAO code.
  • Primarily serves recreational and sport gliding enthusiasts.
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Chilhowee Gliderport
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Chilhowee Gliderport is a privately owned public-use glider airport located four nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Benton, in Polk County, Tennessee, United States.

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