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KTYS - Mc Ghee Tyson
LocationKnoxville, TN
Lat / Lon35.809, -83.995
Elevation979.2
Variation06W
Time ZoneCST (UTC -360 minutes)
  
Operations
TypeAirport
UsePublic
TowerYes
ARTCCZTL - ATLANTA
AttendanceN/A
Wind IndicatorLighted
Segmented CircleYes
Runway LightsN/A
BeaconClear / Green
Landing FeeNo
  
Ownership
OwnerMETRO KNOXVILLE ARPT AUTH
 MC GHEE TYSON AIRPORT
 ALCOA, TN 37901
 865-342-3000
ManagerPATRICK WILSON
 P.O. BOX 15600
 KNOXVILLE, TN 37701
 865-342-3088
  
Communications
UNICOM122.950
APCH/P DEP/P118.0 ;051-229
CLASS C118.0 ;051-229
LCL/P121.2
EMERG121.5
CD/P121.65
GND/P121.9
APCH/P DEP/P IC123.9 ;230-050
CLASS C123.9 ;230-050
APCH/S DEP/S125.525
ATIS128.35
ANG OPS143.8
NG OPS149.8
EMERG243.0
LCL/P257.8
ANG OPS303.25 ;SODA CAN CON
GND/P348.6
APCH/P DEP/P353.6 ;230-050
CLASS C353.6 ;230-050
APCH/P DEP/P IC360.8 ;051-229
CLASS C360.8 ;051-229
NG OPS373.9
NG OPS41.5FM
  
Aircraft Activity
Operations        Based on Field 
Total317 per day       Total168
GA Local12%       Single Engine62
GA Transient32%       Multi Engine32
Commercial19%       Jets38
Commuter0%       Helicopters1
Air Taxi20%       Gliders0
Military16%       Military35
         Ultralight0
  
Services
Fuel100LL · JET A · A++
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Bottled OxygenNONE
Bulk OxygenHIGH
ParkingHangar · Tie-down
Other ServicesAir Freight · Avionics · Cargo Handling · Charter Service · Pilot Instruction · Aircraft Rental · Aircraft Sales · Annual Surveying
  
Runway 05L/23R
Dimensions6005 ft x 150 ft
SurfaceConcrete, Grooved, in Good Condition
Edge LightsHigh intensity
Weight Bearing CapacitySingle Wheel - 120.0
Dual Wheel - 239.0
Two Dual Wheel - 439.0
Two Dual Wheel in Tandem - 961.0
  
 Runway 05LRunway 23R
Alignment51° Magnetic / 045° True231° Magnetic / 225° True
Instrument ApproachILSILS
TrafficLeftRight
Gradient0.0% 0.0%
MarkingsPrecision Instrument, Good conditionNon Precision Instrument, Good condition
Displaced Threshold
Obstructions
  
Runway 05R/23L
Dimensions9000 ft x 150 ft
SurfaceAsphalt, Grooved, in Good Condition
Edge LightsHigh intensity
Weight Bearing CapacitySingle Wheel - 75.0
Dual Wheel - 200.0
Two Dual Wheel - 270.0
  
 Runway 05RRunway 23L
Alignment51° Magnetic / 045° True231° Magnetic / 225° True
Instrument ApproachILS/DME
TrafficRightLeft
Gradient0.0% 0.0%
MarkingsPrecision Instrument, Good conditionPrecision Instrument, Good condition
Displaced Threshold397 ft
Obstructions
  
Remarks
WIDE-BODIED ACFT USE CARE WHEN TURNING ONTO TWY A FROM RAMPS 4, 5 & 6.
CAUTION: PORTION OF TWY A NEAR RY 05R APCH END NOT VISIBLE FROM TWR.
ANG OPS CALL SODA CTL 303.025.
ANG: COMD POST OPR H24, DSN 266-4371, C865-336-4371. ALFD MGR DOES NOT ISSUE OR STORE COMSEC FOR TRAN CREWS. TMPRY STOR OF CLASSIFIED MATERIALS UP TO TOP SECRET AT COMD POST.
ANG: PPR 24 HR PN RQR, LTD TO OFFL BUS ONLY, CTC AFLD MGMT DSN 266-4404/4419, C865-336-4404/4419.
CAUTION: HOLD SHORT LINE FOR RUNWAY 23L LCTD SLIGHTLY NORTH OF TWY A-8.
ANG BASE OPS 0730-1700 MON-FRI. PPR DSN 266-4601/4605.
ANG: ENTRANCES INTO ARNG RAMP NOT SUITABLE FOR FIXED WING ACFT.
CSTMS/AG/IMG: MIL CUSTOMS ONLY WITH 72 HRS PN.
RSCD NOT MNTD 1630-0800 DLY OR WKEND & HOL.
RWY 5L/23R AND RWY 5R/23L WT BRG CPTY FOR 2S LNDG GEAR IS 175.
BIRDS ON & IN VICINITY OF ARPT, INCREASED OCT-APR.
PPR FM ANG FOR CIVIL ACFT TO USE TWYS G1; G2; G3; & G SOUTH OF TWY G4. CONTACT 865-336-4371.
RY 23L, RY 23R DEPARTURES MAINTAIN RY HEADING UNTIL PASSING RESIDENTIAL AREA SOUTH OF EXTDD RY CNTRLN UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED BY ATC.
(A70) MIL CONTR FUEL VBL.