Airport & FBO Info for KTYS/TYS MC GHEE TYSON KNOXVILLE TN
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KTYS

MC GHEE TYSON       KNOXVILLE       TN
  Time Zone: Eastern 
Lat: N 3548.7     Long: W 08359.6    Elev: 986     Var: +06  Longest Runway: 10000
Clr Del: 121.65       Dept. ATIS: 128.35     Arr. ATIS: 128.35   Ground: 121.9     Tower: 121.2

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Runway & Approach Info for KTYS
Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
  Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
05L
10000x150  9510'          
ILS
 110.30 - 050°  
  
23R
  10000x150  9495'          
ILS
 111.70 - 230°  
05R
9000x150  9000'          
 
  
23L
  9000x150  8603'          
ILS/DME
 110.75 - 230°  
 * only ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF approaches to a specific runway are shown
** For any Declared Landing Distance Available, please see A/FD or Approach plates
Runway Weight Capability (lbs.) Help
Runway IDSingle WheelDouble WheelDouble Tandem WheelDual Double Wheel
05L/23R120,000250,000550,0001,120,000
05R/23L75,000250,000489,0001,106,000
These numbers are Advisory and are not limits.   The Airport Manager should have more accurate Weight Limits
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Phone 865-545-4771
Fax 865-545-4774

Comments 2 hrs advance notice required. Business hrs 0800-1700 Monday-Friday. *Call prior to 1430 on preceding weekday.
A/FD
Airport / Facility DirectoryA/FD Legend
Database effective 04/16/2026
Airport Diagram of KTYS
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Facility Name: MC GHEE TYSON
City Name: KNOXVILLE
County: BLOUNT
State abbrev: TN
State Name: TENNESSEE
   
Ownership: PUBLICLY OWNED
Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Owner's Name: METRO KNOXVILLE ARPT AUTH
Address: MC GHEE TYSON AIRPORT, 2055 ALCOA HWY
 ALCOA, TN 37701
Owner's Phone: 865-342-3000
  
Manager's Name: PATRICK WILSON
Address: P.O. BOX 15600
 KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
Phone: 865-342-3088
   
FAA Region: SOUTHERN
FAA Field Office: MEM
Courtesy of Robbie Casey 2011

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Sunrise / Sunset times for MC GHEE TYSON

DateSunriseSunset
04/11/26 Saturday7:0920:06
04/12/26 Sunday7:0720:07
04/13/26 Monday7:0620:08
04/14/26 Tuesday7:0520:08
04/15/26 Wednesday7:0320:09
04/16/26 Thursday7:0220:10
04/17/26 Friday7:0120:11
04/18/26 Saturday7:0020:12
04/19/26 Sunday6:5820:13
04/20/26 Monday6:5720:13
04/21/26 Tuesday6:5620:14
04/22/26 Wednesday6:5420:15
04/23/26 Thursday6:5320:16
04/24/26 Friday6:5220:17

Airport Facilities

Airport Attendance ScheduleCONTINUOUS
Airport Status OPERATIONAL (This Status can change at any time - please check NOTAMS)
Airport Lighting ScheduleSS-SR
Airport Storage AvailableTie Downs, Hanger
Extra Services AvailableAir Freight, Avionics, Cargo Handling, Charter, Flight Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales, Annual Surveying
Wind IndicatorYES - (lighted)
Control TowerYES
CTAF Frequency
Unicom Frequency122.950
Rotating Beacon ColorWG
Segmented CircleYES
Landing FeeNO

Airport Inspection Data

Airport InspectedFEDERAL - performed by FAA AIRPORTS FIELD PERSONNEL
Inspection Date06/13/2025

Airport Services

Type of Fuel AvailableGrade 100LL, JET A (freeze point -40C)A++; -10MIL CONTR FUEL AVBL.
Airframe Repair ServiceMAJOR
Power Plant Repair ServiceMAJOR

Geographic Data

LatitudeN3548.7
LongitudeW08359.6 (ESTIMATED)
Arpt Elevation986ft (SURVEYED)
Magnetic Variation06W
10 miles Sof KNOXVILLE
Traffic Pattern Altitude
Sectional ChartATLANTA

Aircraft Data

Operations (Reported)YearlyAvg. Daily
General Aviation Transient 00
General Aviation Local 00
Air Taxi 00
Commerical 00
Commuter 00
Military 00
Aircraft based on Field
General Aviation Singles 0
General Aviation Multi 0
Jet Aircraft 0
General Aviation Helicopters 0
Military Aircraft 0
Gliders 0
Ultralights 0

FAA Services

FSS on field NO
FSS tie-in NASHVILLE
FSS Phone 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Who issues Notams TYS
Notam D service at airport YES
ARTCC Name ATLANTA

Federal Status

Airport CertificationAIRPORT RECEIVING SCHEDULED AIR CARRIER SERVICE FROM CARRIERS CERTIFICATED BY THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting IndexAIRPORT HAS A CERTIFICATE UNDER CFR PART 139
Airport of EntryNo
Custom Landing RightsYES
Joint Civil/MilitaryNo
Military Landing rightsYES

Federal Agreements

NATIONAL PLAN OF INTEGRATED AIRPORT SYSTEMS (NPIAS)
GRANT AGREEMENTS UNDER FAAP/ADAP/AIP
SURPLUS PROPERTY AGREEMENT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 289
ASSURANCES PURSUANT TO TITLE VI, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
AGREEMENT UNDER DLAND OR DCLA HAS EXPIRED.

Remarks

WIDE BODY USE CTN TURNING ONTO TWY A FM RAMP 4, 5 & 6.
CTN: PTN OF TWY A NEAR RWY 05R APCH END NOT VSB FM TWR.
ANG OPS CTC SODA CTL 303.025.
ANG: COMD POST H24 - D266-4371/ C865-336-4371. AMGR DOES NOT ISSUE OR STORE COMSEC FOR TSNT. TMPRY STOR OF CLASSIFIED MATERIALS UP TO TOP SECRET AT COMD POST.
ANG: PPR 24 HR PN RQR, LTD TO OFFL BUS ONLY, CTC AIRFIELD MGMT DSN 266-4404/4419, C865-336-4404/4419. OPR 0700-1630 MON-FRI (CLSD EV OTH MON), FAC CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL.
CTN: HOLD SHORT LINE FOR RWY 23L SLIGHTLY N OF TWY A-8.
ANG: ARNG RAMP NOT SUITABLE FOR AMC ACFT EXC C-21.
CSTMS/AG/IMG: MIL CUSTOMS 72 HR PPR.
RWY 5L/23R & 5R/23L WT BRG CPTY FOR 2S LNDG GEAR IS 175.
ACFT DESIGN GROUP V OR LRGR USING TRML RAMP RQR PPR 865-342-3177.
GA RAMP NOT AVBL FOR ACR OPS.
ARNG: BASEOPS OPR 0700-1630 MON-FRI (CLSD EV OTH MON), FAC CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL. C865-985-4639/4644, DSN 683-4180.
RWY 05R/23L DIST RMNG SIGNS ARE REMOVED.
BIRDS ON & INVOF OF ARPT; INCRD OCT-APR.
CIVIL PPR TO USE TWYS G1, G2, G3 & G SOUTH OF TWY G4 - ANG 865-336-4371.
RWY 23L & 23R DEP MNTN RWY HDG UNTIL PASSING RESIDENTIAL AREA S OF EXTDD CNTRLN UNLESS INSTRD BY ATC.
RWY 05L/ 23RPCR VALUE: 761/R/B/W/T
RWY 05R/ 23LPCR VALUE: 492/F/B/X/U
Airport Communications & Frequencies:
ATIS Frequencies:   Hours(local) of Operation: CONTINUOUS
128.35
KNOXVILLE Tower Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: CONTINUOUS   
121.2
257.8
KNOXVILLE Ground Frequencies:
121.9
348.6
Clearance Delivery Frequencies:
121.65
Emergency Frequencies:
121.5
243.0
Unicom Frequency:
122.950
KNOXVILLE Primary Approach Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: CONTINUOUS   
118.0 ;051-229
123.9 ;230-050
353.6 ;230-050
360.8 ;051-229
Part-time Approach Frequencies:  
125.525
KNOXVILLE Primary Departure Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: CONTINUOUS   
118.0 ;051-229
123.9 ;230-050
353.6 ;230-050
360.8 ;051-229
Part-time Departure Frequencies:  
125.525
Class C Frequencies:
118.0 ;051-229
123.9 ;230-050
353.6 ;230-050
360.8 ;051-229
Runway Identifications
Runway Identification: 05L/23R
Length: 10000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONCRETE-GOOD CONDITION
Edge lights: High Intensity
Treatment: GROOVED

 Runway: 05L   Runway: 23R
Mag heading: 51°Mag heading: 231°
Rwy Slope: .61% UpRwy Slope: -.61% Down
Approach: ILSApproach: ILS
Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Right Traffic
Markings: PRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
Lat & Long: N3548.2  W08400.4Lat. & Long.: N3549.4  W08359.0
Elev: 925.9 ft. MSLElev: 986.4 ft. MSL
TCH: 55 ft. AGLTCH: 56 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
Displaced Threshold: 490 feetDisplaced Threshold: 505 feet
Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
Touchdown Elev.: 953.2 feetTouchdown Elev.: 984.3 feet
Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
RVR Equipment: TOUCHDOWN-MIDFIELD-ROLLOUTRVR Equipment: TOUCHDOWN-MIDFIELD-ROLLOUT
RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lightsApproach Lights: ALSF2 - standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers, Category II or III
REIL: NOREIL: NO
Centerline Lights: YESCenterline Lights: YES
Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: YES
Runway Category: Precision Instrument RunwayRunway Category: Precision Instrument Runway
Declared Distances: TORA:10000' TODA:10000' ASDA:10000' LDA:9508'Declared Distances: TORA:10000' TODA:10000' ASDA:10000' LDA:9495'
Runway Identification: 05R/23L
Length: 9000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPHALT-POOR CONDITION
Edge lights: High Intensity
Treatment: GROOVED

 Runway: 05R   Runway: 23L
Mag heading: 51°Mag heading: 231°
Rwy Slope: .27% UpRwy Slope: -.27% Down
Approach: Approach: ILS/DME
Pattern: Right TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
Markings: PRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
Lat & Long: N3548.0  W08400.2Lat. & Long.: N3549.1  W08359.0
Elev: 938.3 ft. MSLElev: 962.3 ft. MSL
TCH: 50 ft. AGLTCH: 50 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: 397 feet
Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
Touchdown Elev.: 959.1 feetTouchdown Elev.: 965.2 feet
Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
RVR Equipment: ROLLOUTRVR Equipment: TOUCHDOWN
RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
Approach Lights: Approach Lights:
REIL: YESREIL: YES
Centerline Lights: YESCenterline Lights: YES
Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
Runway Category: Runway with a Non-precision Approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileRunway Category: Precision Instrument Runway
Declared Distances: TORA:9000' TODA:9000' ASDA:8600' LDA:8600'Declared Distances: TORA:9000' TODA:9000' ASDA:9000' LDA:8600'
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