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Mc Ghee Tyson
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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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KTYS
- Name: Mc Ghee Tyson
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- 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: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.350 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- 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.
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 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.
- Does KTYS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mc Ghee Tyson (United States).