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Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS/TYS) — Knoxville, United States
Mc Ghee Tyson (KTYS/TYS) serves Knoxville, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L). Field elevation is 981 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Observed Activity
· Jul 28
85 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 17:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-28
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: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- 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: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
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: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $2.78 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.86 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: FBO services by Galaxy FBO and Signature Flight Support. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Sheltair and Galaxy FBO. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: Jet A
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: A++
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.
Alternates
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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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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Mc Ghee Tyson offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A, A++.
- Does KTYS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mc Ghee Tyson (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.
- How long is the runway at KTYS?
- The main runway at Mc Ghee Tyson (05L/23R) measures 9005 X 150.
- Does KTYS have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Mc Ghee Tyson has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 05L/23R, 05R/23L.
- Is KTYS a port of entry?
- Yes, Mc Ghee Tyson is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.