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Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS/TYS) — Knoxville, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A, Jet A++
Tower
121.2
Runways
05L/23R, 05R/23L
Elevation
981 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
142 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 105 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KTYS
  • Name: Mc Ghee Tyson
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 35.811001
  • Longitude: -83.994003
  • Elevation: 981 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Knoxville
  • IATA Code: TYS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: 17.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05L/23R

  • Designation: 05L/23R
  • Dimensions: 9005 X 150
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: HI-ILS OR LOC RWY 05L, HI-ILS OR LOC RWY 23R, ILS OR LOC RWY 05L, ILS OR LOC RWY 23R, ILS RWY 23R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 23R (CAT II), RNAV (GPS) RWY 05L, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23R, VOR RWY 23R, HI-VOR OR TACAN RWY 05L, HI-VOR OR TACAN RWY 23R
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 05R/23L

  • Designation: 05R/23L
  • Dimensions: 9000 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: HI-ILS OR LOC RWY 23L, ILS OR LOC RWY 23L, RNAV (GPS) RWY 05R, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23L, VOR RWY 23L
  • Remarks: N/A
Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 121.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 128.350 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Mc Ghee Tyson operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 865-342-3088
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • Parking Fee: Not recorded
  • Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
  • Currency: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KAVL

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A1938/26
warning
ILS out of service
TYS NAV ILS RWY 05L U/S
2026-10-27 12:36 UTC 2026-10-27 19:30 UTC
A1938/
warning
ILS out of service
TYS NAV ILS RWY 05L U/S
2026-10-27 12:36 UTC 2026-10-27 19:30 UTC
A1937/26
warning
ILS out of service
TYS NAV ILS RWY 23R U/S
2026-10-27 12:35 UTC 2026-10-27 19:30 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KTYS?
Mc Ghee Tyson operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KTYS?
The tower frequency at Mc Ghee Tyson is 121.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at KTYS?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A, Jet A++ for public use at Mc Ghee Tyson. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KTYS require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KTYS located?
Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS) is located in Knoxville, United States.
What is the IATA code for KTYS?
The IATA code for Mc Ghee Tyson is TYS.
Does KTYS have an ILS approach?
Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Mc Ghee Tyson to runways 05L, 23L, 23R. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KTYS a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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