McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), just 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville, offers nonstop flights to 30+ destinations through six airlines. As the premier air facility in East Tennessee, the airport handles commercial and cargo airline service, military and general aviation.

At the Airport. Terminal Map; Amenities & Accessibility; FAQs; Contact Us; Flight Plan

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is located just 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville and is the premier air facility in East Tennessee. Each day, the airport handles commercial airline service, air cargo operations, military and general aviation.

Rental Car counters are located on the lower level of the airport terminal building near baggage claim. Counter hours vary based on the company. We highly encourage you to make reservations in advance to guarantee transportation once you arrive at the airport.

At the Airport. Terminal Map; Amenities & Accessibility; FAQs; Contact Us; Flight Plan

I-75 southbound toward Knoxville. At the I-640 interchange, follow I-275 south. Continue for 2.5 miles, take I-40 west, and follow exit 386B to Alcoa Highway/US 129. Follow US 129 across Tennessee River, continue for approximately 12 miles to the Airport.

McGhee Tyson Airport’s Runway 5L-23R is Officially Open for Operational Use December 21, 2021 New Leadership Assumes Role for the MKAA’s Board of Commissioners

Hotels located near the airport offer shuttle services to connect travelers with nearby accommodations. The shuttle pick-up area is located outside on the north side of the terminal and is accessible to/from the baggage claim.

We encourage passengers to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before their scheduled departure for domestic flights and 2.5 hours before their scheduled departure for international flights. Many airline ticket counters close 30 – 45 minutes …

2021年12月21日 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After more than a decade of planning and construction, Runway 5L-23R is now open for air traffic, making McGhee Tyson Airport a two-runway airport once again.