Airport Code

TYS

McGhee Tyson Airport

ICAO: KTYS

About McGhee Tyson Airport Airport

Located in Knoxville, United States, McGhee Tyson Airport operates under the IATA designation TYS and ICAO identifier KTYS. The airport is an important hub for passengers arriving in the Knoxville metropolitan area.

Operating within the America/New_York time zone, this airport is positioned at latitude 35.8110, longitude -83.9940. Other airports in proximity are MMI (Athens, 69 km), CSV (Crossville, 99.5 km), HDI (Cleveland, 100.4 km), AVL (Asheville, 137.7 km), CHA (Chattanooga, 139.5 km), offering additional travel options.

This page offers detailed information about TYS for travelers, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts alike — from current weather conditions to nearby airport alternatives and distance calculations.

Local Time

America/New_York

Location

Knoxville

United States

Coordinates

35.8110, -83.9940

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Frequently Asked Questions — TYS

What city is TYS airport in?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is located in Knoxville, United States.

What is the ICAO code for McGhee Tyson Airport?

The ICAO code for McGhee Tyson Airport is KTYS. This code is used by air traffic control and airline operations worldwide.

Where is TYS located?

TYS is located at latitude 35.81100082 and longitude -83.9940033 in Knoxville, United States.

What timezone is TYS airport in?

McGhee Tyson Airport operates in the America/New_York timezone.

What does the airport code TYS stand for?

The IATA code TYS is the three-letter identifier assigned to McGhee Tyson Airport by the International Air Transport Association. You will find this code on your boarding pass, luggage tags, and flight booking systems.

What is the difference between TYS and KTYS?

TYS is the IATA code (3 letters, used on tickets and baggage) and KTYS is the ICAO code (4 letters, used by pilots and air traffic control) for McGhee Tyson Airport.

What is the weather like at TYS airport?

You can check the current weather conditions at TYS airport at the top of this page. We provide real-time temperature data powered by Open-Meteo.

What airports are near TYS?

The closest airports to TYS are: MMI (Athens, 69 km), CSV (Crossville, 99.5 km), HDI (Cleveland, 100.4 km), AVL (Asheville, 137.7 km), CHA (Chattanooga, 139.5 km).