Business-aviation airport
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McGhee Tyson Airport
KTYS
TYS
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McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS / TYS) is a business-aviation gateway serving Knoxville/Maryville. It has 2 runways, a longest runway of 10,000 ft, an elevation of 981 ft.
Elevation
981ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
10,000ft
Country
US
Knoxville/Maryville
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | CON |
| 05R/23L | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP |
Aircraft suitability — estimate by category
| Aircraft class | Typical runway need | Runway margin | Suitable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet | 3,500 ft | +6,500 ft | ✓ |
| Light Jet | 3,800 ft | +6,200 ft | ✓ |
| Midsize Jet | 4,500 ft | +5,500 ft | ✓ |
| Super-Midsize Jet | 5,000 ft | +5,000 ft | ✓ |
| Heavy Jet | 5,800 ft | +4,200 ft | ✓ |
| Ultra-Long-Range Jet | 6,000 ft | +4,000 ft | ✓ |
| VIP Airliner | 7,000 ft | +3,000 ft | ✓ |
| Turboprop | 3,000 ft | +7,000 ft | ✓ |
Nearby airports
| Airport | ICAO | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb-Peachtree Airport | KPDK | 117 nm (217 km) |
| Nashville International Airport | KBNA | 132 nm (244 km) |
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | KATL | 132 nm (245 km) |
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | KCLT | 153 nm (284 km) |
| Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | KSDF | 164 nm (305 km) |
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | KBHM | 192 nm (355 km) |