McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

Alcoa, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

KTYS

IATA

TYS

Elevation

981 ft

Region

US-TN

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Airport Information

GPS Code: KTYS

Local Code: TYS

Location: 35.811001Β° N, -83.994003Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Knoxville

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Technical Information

For Aviation Geeks

Designation Length Width Surface Status
05L/23R 9005 ft 150 ft CON Active Lighted
05R/23L 9000 ft 150 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/D KNOXVILLE APP/DEP 36.08 MHz
A/D KNOXVILLE APP/DEP 118.0 MHz
ATIS ATIS 128.35 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL 121.65 MHz
GND KNOXVILLE GND 121.9 MHz
MISC ARNG OPS 41.5 MHz
PTD PTD 30.3 MHz
RDO NASHVILLE RDO 122.2 MHz
TWR KNOXVILLE TWR 121.2 MHz
UNIC UNICOM 122.95 MHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025
Taxis

Taxis and app-based ride services like Uber and Lyft are available. The designated pickup area is located on the lower level roadway, directly outside the baggage claim area. Follow the ground transportation signs upon exiting the terminal.

Rental Cars

Rental car counters are located on the lower level of the terminal, across from the baggage claim carousels. Major on-site companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. The rental car pickup and return lot is in the parking garage directly across from the terminal.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus service (Knoxville Area Transit - KAT) connecting to McGhee Tyson Airport. Passengers should rely on other options such as pre-arranged hotel shuttles, private shuttle services, taxis, or rental cars for transportation to and from the airport.

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Great Little Airport Posted by on October 19, 2011

As you would expect commercial flights are somewhat limited but always within short jumps to major connectors.
The Airport itself is friendly, clean and offers good amenities for those flying in an out.
Private aviators will find great service from TACair with easy and covered access to tarmac.

It's nice to fly from a place where you can relax and not rush.