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KTRI · TRI

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

Blountville, TennesseeElevation 1,519 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,000 ft

09/27
Dimensions
4,443 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0989°T
Landing length (LDA)4,321 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,443 / 4,443 / 4,321 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27269°T
Landing length (LDA)4,057 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,443 / 4,443 / 4,184 ft
Displaced threshold128 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
05/23
Dimensions
8,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0543°T
Landing length (LDA)8,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,000 / 8,000 / 8,000 ft
ILSILS
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23223°T
Landing length (LDA)8,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,000 / 8,000 / 8,000 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport is in Blountville, Tennessee. Field elevation 1,519 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerGENE COSSEY
Manager phone(423) 325-6001
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKTRI / TRI
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)NASHVILLE
RegionTennessee
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.4752, -82.4074
Distance from city12 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF119.500
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.25
APP
APP
118.25
ATIS
ATIS
119.5
CTAF
CTAF
125.5
DEP
DEP
121.7
GND
GND
122.2
NASHVILLE RDO
RDO
119.5
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›BIRDS ON & INVOF THE APRT.
›CITIES OF BRISTOL, TN; BRISTOL, VA; JOHNSON CITY & KINGSPORT, TN; COUNTIES OF WASHINGTON & SULLIVAN. TRI CITIES AIRPORT AUTHORITY SETS POLICY AND HAS FINANCIAL AUTHORITY FOR THE AIRPORT.
›ACFT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 79 FT ARE RSTRD FROM USING TWY A BTN TWY Y AND APCH END RWY 05 WHEN ACFT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 79 FT USING RWY 05/23.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›RWY 09/27 UNAVBL WHEN TWR CLOSED.
›US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
›PCR VALUE: 380/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 560/F/B/X/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KTRI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KTRI have a METAR?
Yes. KTRI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KTRI have a TAF?
When KTRI issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KTRI?
KTRI sits at 1,519 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KTRI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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