Chandelle Airpark Lot for Sale: Last Vacant Parcel in Tennessee's Premier Through-the-Fence Aviation Community
- Aviation Real Estate Magazine
- May 10
- 3 min read
For pilots who have dreamed of building a custom home and hangar in a true fly-in community with direct access to a city-owned, instrument-capable airport, the opportunity has arrived, and it will not come around again. The last remaining vacant lot at Chandelle Airpark in Tullahoma, Tennessee, is now available at $305,000, offering 1.2 flat acres in one of the most uniquely positioned residential airparks in the southeastern United States.
What Makes Chandelle One of a Kind
Chandelle Airpark is a small, exclusive pilot residential community with a deeded, FAA-approved through-the-fence agreement connecting residents directly to Tullahoma Regional Airport (KTHA). This type of arrangement is genuinely rare in general aviation real estate. Rather than landing at a privately maintained strip, Chandelle residents taxi through the fence onto a city-owned, professionally operated airport with two paved runways, including one that stretches 5,500 feet and is capable of handling corporate jet traffic.
A 4,200-foot paved runway provides a second option, and two turf runways round out the field. RNAV instrument approaches serve both paved runways, meaning residents can fly a full instrument approach at night and taxi directly to their own hangar. The FBO handles full and self-service avgas along with full-service Jet A, and aircraft maintenance is available on the field. Everything from lighting to runway maintenance is handled by the city, not the homeowners' association.
The Last Chandelle Airpark Lot for Sale
This is not a distressed or compromised parcel. The 1.2-acre lot sits at centerfield and is flat, making it ideal for maximizing the footprint of both a home and a hangar. The current owner has already invested approximately $10,000 in fully engineered and POA-approved plans for a beautiful home and hangar configuration designed specifically for this lot.
A full survey has been completed on this Chandelle Airpark Lot for sale. Those plans transfer with the purchase, giving the new owner a genuine head start on the build process. POA documents and approved plan details are available upon request. Annual HOA dues are just $550 per year, a remarkably low cost of admission for a community of this caliber.
Tullahoma: More Than Just a Great Airport
Tullahoma is a welcoming small city in Middle Tennessee with a lifestyle that punches well above its size. Everyday conveniences, including shopping, dining, banking, and medical care, are all close at hand.
The surrounding countryside offers a genuinely extraordinary quality of life for aviation families. Lakewood Golf and Country Club sits just minutes away, featuring an 18-hole course, pro shop, restaurant, tennis courts, and a pool. Four lakes, including Tims Ford, Woods Reservoir, Normandy Lake, and Bedford Lake, are all within a short drive, offering boating, fishing, and water skiing in a picturesque Tennessee setting.
Jack Daniel's Distillery in nearby Lynchburg and George Dickel Distillery in Normandy both offer tours and are popular destinations for residents and visiting pilots alike. The Beechcraft Heritage Museum sits adjacent to KTHA and hosts the annual Beech Party Fly-In, drawing aviation enthusiasts from across the country annually. A short drive south leads to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Tims Ford State Park, and the Monteagle Mountain area, including the historic University of the South at Sewanee.
Nashville is roughly an hour to the north, Chattanooga and Huntsville are each about an hour away, and the Great Smoky Mountains are an easy day trip for those who enjoy getting off the ground and exploring the region by air.
A Community That Will Not Expand
Chandelle Airpark is a small, intentionally intimate community. When this lot is gone, the opportunity to build new within the airpark is gone with it. For pilots who want to build exactly what they want, on their own schedule, in a community with deeded access to a full-service instrument airport, this is a once-in-a-generation chance.
Contact Keith at abncwo@gmail.com for more details and to discuss all offers.
Disclaimer: Runway lengths, aviation details, and airstrip information are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified with the FAA.
