KTYS — Mc Ghee Tyson
Knoxville, TN · Elevation 986.4 ft · 35.8111, -83.9941
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | Concrete (good) | High intensity | 05L 51° / 23R 231° | 05L PAPI (4-light, left) / 23R PAPI (4-light, left) | 05L 490 ft / 23R 505 ft |
| 05R/23L | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (poor) | High intensity | 05R 51° / 23L 231° | 05R PAPI (4-light, left) / 23L PAPI (4-light, left) | 23L 397 ft |
Frequencies
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 121.2 MHz — Knoxville Tower
- TWR
- 257.8 MHz — Knoxville Tower
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Knoxville Ground
- GND
- 348.6 MHz — Knoxville Ground
- CLD
- 121.65 MHz — Knoxville Clearance Delivery
- ATIS
- 128.35 MHz
- ANG OPS
- 143.8 MHz
- ANG OPS
- 303.25 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 118 MHz — Knoxville Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 123.9 MHz — Knoxville Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 125.525 MHz — Knoxville Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 353.6 MHz — Knoxville Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 360.8 MHz — Knoxville Approach/Departure
- ARNG OPS
- 149.8 MHz
- ARNG OPS
- 373.9 MHz
- ARNG OPS
- 49.95 MHz
- CLASS C
- 118 MHz
- CLASS C
- 123.9 MHz
- CLASS C
- 353.6 MHz
- CLASS C
- 360.8 MHz
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A (Prist, cold-weather)
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 6°W (2015)
- Flight service
- Nashville FSS (BNA) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- TYS ↗
Remarks (8)
- 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.
- 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.
Quick facts
- How long is the runway at KTYS?
- KTYS has 2 runways; the longest is 10,000 ft.
- Does KTYS have fuel?
- Yes — KTYS has 100LL, Jet A, Jet A (Prist, cold-weather) available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KTYS?
- Nashville FSS (BNA) serves KTYS. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- KDKX — Knoxville Downtown Island — 13 mi
- KGKT — Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge — 26 mi
- KMNV — Monroe County — 28 mi
- KJAU — Colonel Tommy C Stiner Airfield — 37 mi
- KRKW — Rockwood MUNI — 40 mi
- KMMI — Mcminn County — 43 mi
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