Large airport · Knoxville/Maryville, United States
McGhee Tyson Airport
McGhee Tyson Airport is a large airport serving Knoxville/Maryville, United States. Its IATA code is TYS. Its ICAO code is KTYS. It has 2 runways, longest 10,000 ft (CON). Elevation 981 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Knoxville/Maryville, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | TYS |
| ICAO code | KTYS |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 10,000 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 981 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.8110° N, 83.9940° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to McGhee Tyson Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Biltmore Estate · United States · 83.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to McGhee Tyson Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Seven Islands State Birding Park · United States · 19.3 miles away
- Fort Loudoun State Historic Park · United States · 19.4 miles away
- Manhattan Project National Historical Park · United States · 24.0 miles away
- House Mountain State Natural Area · United States · 24.4 miles away
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park · United States · 27.5 miles away
- Norris Dam State Park · United States · 30.3 miles away
Airports nearby
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Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport
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39.7 miles awayMcMinn County Airport
42.9 miles awayMorristown Regional Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for McGhee Tyson Airport?
McGhee Tyson Airport — its IATA code is TYS and its ICAO code is KTYS.
Where is McGhee Tyson Airport located?
McGhee Tyson Airport serves Knoxville/Maryville, United States. Its coordinates are 35.8110° N, 83.9940° W.
How high is McGhee Tyson Airport?
McGhee Tyson Airport sits at 981 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3938
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGhee_Tyson_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.