McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): Codes, Runways & Location
McGhee Tyson Airport (IATA: TYS · ICAO: KTYS) is a large airport serving Knoxville/Maryville, United States. It lies at 35.8110° N, 83.9940° W, 981 ft (299 m) above sea level.
Overview of McGhee Tyson Airport
McGhee Tyson Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Knoxville/Maryville in United States. It is identified by the IATA code TYS and the ICAO code KTYS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
McGhee Tyson Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 981 ft (299 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) about 42 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about McGhee Tyson Airport
Where is McGhee Tyson Airport located?
McGhee Tyson Airport is located in Knoxville/Maryville, United States. Its coordinates are 35.8110° N, 83.9940° W.
What is the airport code for McGhee Tyson Airport?
McGhee Tyson Airport has an IATA code of TYS and an ICAO code of KTYS.
How long is the runway at McGhee Tyson Airport?
McGhee Tyson Airport's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does McGhee Tyson Airport have?
McGhee Tyson Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is McGhee Tyson Airport a major airport?
McGhee Tyson Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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