According to a press release from the TSA distributed on January 24, 2023, “The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding its use of state of the art, computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners at security checkpoints nationwide, and brand new units are heading to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in the coming weeks. The new CT scanners, used to screen travelers’ carry-on … Read More
TDOT Traffic Alert
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 6, 2020) — According to TDOT: Motorists traveling in Blount County should be aware of an upcoming traffic shift on Alcoa Highway near McGhee Tyson Airport. On Sunday, October 11, the contractor will begin the deck pour for the new Hunt Road overpass near McGhee-Tyson Airport. Southbound traffic will be detoured onto Hunt Road, then to Louisville … Read More
Airport Authority Wins Financial Reporting Award
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14 2020) — The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the 2019 fiscal year. The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet … Read More
MKAA President Elected to National AAAE Board of Directors
Patrick Wilson, A.A.E., President of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA), was appointed to the 2020-2021 Board of Directors for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) during the organization’s Annual Membership Meeting, which was held virtually on Friday, June 26, 2020. AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. … Read More
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