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McGhee Tyson Airport

Knoxville/Maryville, TennesseeElevation 981 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 10,000 ft

05L/23R
Dimensions
10,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 05L45°T
Landing length (LDA)9,508 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
Displaced threshold490 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23R225°T
Landing length (LDA)9,495 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
Displaced threshold505 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
05R/23L
Dimensions
9,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (poor)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 05R45°T
Landing length (LDA)8,600 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,000 / 9,000 / 8,600 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 23L225°T
Landing length (LDA)8,600 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,000 / 9,000 / 9,000 ft
Displaced threshold397 ft
ILSILS/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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

McGhee Tyson Airport is in Knoxville/Maryville, Tennessee. Field elevation 981 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerPATRICK WILSON
Manager phone865-342-3088
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKTYS / TYS
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)NASHVILLE
RegionTennessee
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.8110, -83.9940
Distance from city10 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

36.08
KNOXVILLE APP/DEP
A/D
118
KNOXVILLE APP/DEP
A/D
128.35
ATIS
ATIS
121.65
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.9
KNOXVILLE GND
GND
41.5
ARNG OPS
MISC
30.3
PTD
PTD
122.2
NASHVILLE RDO
RDO
121.2
KNOXVILLE 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

›CTN: PTN OF TWY A NEAR RWY 05R APCH END NOT VSB FM TWR.
›GA RAMP NOT AVBL FOR ACR OPS.
›RWY 05R/23L DIST RMNG SIGNS ARE REMOVED.
›WIDE BODY USE CTN TURNING ONTO TWY A FM RAMP 4, 5 & 6.
›RWY 5L/23R & 5R/23L WT BRG CPTY FOR 2S LNDG GEAR IS 175.
›ACFT DESIGN GROUP V OR LRGR USING TRML RAMP RQR PPR 865-342-3177.
›PCR VALUE: 761/R/B/W/T
›ANG OPS CTC SODA CTL 303.025.
›ANG: PPR 24 HR PN RQR, LTD TO OFFL BUS ONLY, CTC AIRFIELD MGMT DSN 266-4404/4419, C865-336-4404/4419. OPR 0700-1630 MON-FRI (CLSD EV OTH MON), FAC CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL.
›PCR VALUE: 492/F/B/X/U
›RWY 23L & 23R DEP MNTN RWY HDG UNTIL PASSING RESIDENTIAL AREA S OF EXTDD CNTRLN UNLESS INSTRD BY ATC.
›CTN: HOLD SHORT LINE FOR RWY 23L SLIGHTLY N OF TWY A-8.
›ANG: COMD POST H24 - D266-4371/ C865-336-4371. AMGR DOES NOT ISSUE OR STORE COMSEC FOR TSNT. TMPRY STOR OF CLASSIFIED MATERIALS UP TO TOP SECRET AT COMD POST.
›ARNG: BASEOPS OPR 0700-1630 MON-FRI (CLSD EV OTH MON), FAC CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL. C629-332-8765/8809, DSN 312-683-8765/8809.
›ANG: ARNG RAMP NOT SUITABLE FOR AMC ACFT EXC C-21.
›CSTMS/AG/IMG: MIL CUSTOMS 72 HR PPR.
›CIVIL PPR TO USE TWYS G1, G2, G3 & G SOUTH OF TWY G4 - ANG 865-336-4371.
›MIL CONTR FUEL AVBL.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF OF ARPT; INCRD OCT-APR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KTYS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KTYS have a METAR?
Yes. KTYS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KTYS have a TAF?
When KTYS 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 KTYS?
KTYS sits at 981 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KTYS?
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