McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Alcoa, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
KTYS
IATA
TYS
Elevation
981 ft
Region
US-TN
Local Time
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GPS Code: KTYS
Local Code: TYS
Location: 35.811001° N, -83.994003° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Knoxville
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Airport Routes
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) offers 471 flight routes operated by 9 airlines. Major carriers include Endeavor Air, PSA Airlines, Allegiant Air and others. Popular destinations from Alcoa include Charlotte/Douglas Intl, Teterboro, Chicago O'Hare Intl, Memphis Intl and Raleigh-Durham Intl.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Charlotte/Douglas Intl (CLT) 9
- Teterboro (TEB) 7
- Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) 7
- Memphis Intl (MEM) 6
- Raleigh-Durham Intl (RDU) 6
- Indianapolis Intl (IND) 6
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (BHM) 6
- Nashville Intl (BNA) 6
- Dekalb-Peachtree (PDK) 6
- Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) 6
- John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport (CMH) 5
- Miami Intl (MIA) 5
Newly Discovered
- Houston Bush Int'ctl (IAH) new
- Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) new
- Miami Intl (MIA) new
- Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (MSP) new
- Charlotte/Douglas Intl (CLT) new
- Reagan National (DCA) new
- Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW) new
- Ferguson Field (HTS) new
- Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) new
- Muhammad Ali Intl (SDF) new
- Frederick W Smith Intl (MEM) new
- Washington Dulles Intl (IAD) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at McGhee Tyson AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Endeavor Air
EDV
/ 9E
|
6 | 339 | 6 | Jan 31, 2026 |
PSA Airlines
JIA
/ OH
|
8 | 260 | 8 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Allegiant Air
AAY
/ G4
|
21 | 227 | 21 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
CommuteAir
UCA
/ C5
|
3 | 206 | 3 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Piedmont
PDT
/ PT
|
2 | 176 | 2 | Jan 31, 2026 |
American Airlines
AAL
/ AA
|
5 | 143 | 5 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Delta Air Lines
DAL
/ DL
|
2 | 133 | 2 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Envoy Air
ENY
/ MQ
|
3 | 95 | 3 | Jan 31, 2026 |
NetJets Aviation
EJA
/ 1I
|
53 | 75 | 53 | Dec 8, 2025 |
For Pilots
| 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
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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