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KTYS — McGhee Tyson Airport

McGhee Tyson Airport

ToweredKnoxville/Maryville, TN • 981' MSL

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KTYS Runways2 runways

KTYS has 2 runways. The longest is 5L/23R at 10,000 ft × 150 ft (concrete).

5L/23RLighted · Right traffic 23R10,000 ft × 150 ftConcrete
5R/23LLighted · Right traffic 5R9,000 ft × 150 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KTYS Field Data

KTYS field elevation is 981 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KTYS is 1,980 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at KTYS: 100LL, Jet A, Jet A++.

Field elevation981 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,980 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LL, Jet A, Jet A++Availability — call for price
Control towerTowered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KTYS Frequencies

ATIS128.35
Clearance121.65
Ground121.9
Tower121.2
Approach/Departure118.0
Approach/Departure123.9
Approach/Departure125.525
UNICOM122.95
Radio122.2
MISC41.5
PTD30.3

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Frequently Asked About KTYS

Is KTYS (McGhee Tyson Airport) a towered airport?

Yes, KTYS is a towered airport with tower frequency 121.2 MHz.

What is the ATIS frequency for KTYS?

The ATIS frequency at KTYS (McGhee Tyson Airport) is 128.35 MHz.

How long is the runway at KTYS?

KTYS has 2 runways (5L/23R, 5R/23L). The longest runway is 10,000 feet.

Which runway is longest at KTYS?

Runway 5L/23R is the longest at KTYS — 10,000 ft × 150 ft, concrete.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KTYS?

KTYS uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,980 feet MSL at a field elevation of 981 feet.

Does KTYS have fuel?

Yes. KTYS (McGhee Tyson Airport) has 100LL, Jet A, Jet A++ available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KTYS?

KTYS (McGhee Tyson Airport) has a field elevation of 981 feet MSL.

Where is KTYS located?

KTYS (McGhee Tyson Airport) is located in Knoxville/Maryville, TN.