McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): Airport Guide & Air Cargo

Airport facts

IATA code: TYS
ICAO code: KTYS
City: Knoxville/Maryville
Region / province: Tennessee
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 35.8110° N, 83.9940° W
Elevation: 299 m (981 ft)
Time zone: America/Kentucky/Monticello (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
05L/23R	3,048 m10,000 ft	46 m	Concrete	Yes
05R/23L	2,743 m9,000 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
14,108 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,590 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,711 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 55 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	KNOXVILLE APP/DEP	36.080 MHz
A/D	KNOXVILLE APP/DEP	118.000 MHz
ATIS	—	128.350 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	121.650 MHz
Ground GND	KNOXVILLE GND	121.900 MHz
MISC	ARNG OPS	41.500 MHz
PTD	—	30.300 MHz
Radio RDO	NASHVILLE RDO	122.200 MHz
Tower TWR	KNOXVILLE TWR	121.200 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from McGhee Tyson Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Knoxville/Maryville through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport	GSP	Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg	190 km
Nashville International Airport	BNA	Nashville	244 km
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport	ATL	Atlanta	245 km
Charlotte Douglas International Airport	CLT	Charlotte	284 km
Huntsville International Airport	HSV	Huntsville	284 km
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport	SDF	Louisville	305 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of McGhee Tyson Airport?

The IATA code of McGhee Tyson Airport is TYS and its ICAO code is KTYS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is McGhee Tyson Airport located?

McGhee Tyson Airport is in Knoxville/Maryville, Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 35.8110° N, 83.9940° W and an elevation of 299 m (981 ft).

How far is McGhee Tyson Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from McGhee Tyson Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,711 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,590 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,108 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h 55 min.

How long is the runway at McGhee Tyson Airport?

The longest runway at McGhee Tyson Airport is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from McGhee Tyson Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.