The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for air travel—but with a little planning, your journey can be smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. If you’re traveling through McGhee Tyson Airport this holiday season, keep these helpful tips in mind as you prepare for takeoff. Arrive Early Give yourself plenty of […]
We recently celebrated the inaugural flight from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Key West International Airport (EYW)! It’s now easier than ever to swap the Smoky Mountains for sunsets over the Southernmost point. Book your nonstop flight to Key West today at Allegiantair.com
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is again growing its route map with service at Knoxville, Tennessee’s McGhee Tyson Airport scheduled to begin March 5, 2026. The five daily round-trips to and from Knoxville, along with the airline’s schedule through April 6, 2026, are available for purchase today at Southwest.com®. “Thanks to the partnership from Gov. Bill Lee, […]
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority is hosting an Airport Industry Day on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Airport Hilton (2001 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701). Contractors, small business owners and industry leaders are invited to this preview of infrastructure projects planned over the next 10 years at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, TN. […]
McGhee Tyson Airport is expecting higher than normal passenger traffic due to Memorial Day travel starting Friday, May 23, 2025, continuing throughout the summer. With an increased number of travelers in the airport, it is important to use the following tips when traveling during those dates: These tips will help you navigate McGhee Tyson Airport […]
On May 21, 2025, Allegiant began service from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) in Alabama! The new flights will operate up to two times weekly. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.
Allegiant announced five new nonstop routes to eight cities around the country. The routes, launching this fall, will provide the only nonstop service between these cities. Additionally, the airline added an intrastate route for travelers in Tennessee. “This expansion caters to passengers and communities we feel have been overlooked by other carriers,” said Drew Wells, […]
Starting May 5, 2025, the Alcoa Hwy South On-Ramp (ramp exiting the airport property going towards Blount County) will be shut down for reconfiguration. Vehicles will be detoured via signage and will exit the airport through the Hunt Road Intersection. This reconstruction and reconfiguration is a part of our Parking Garage Expansion and Terminal Roadway […]
This April Fool’s Day joke was so popular last year, we decided to bring it back again! While stocking the stream is a joke, we weren’t joking when we said that the airport will be busy this summer. With more airlines, new flights, 30+ nonstop destinations, and larger aircraft serving our market, we’re anticipating this […]
Starting May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID or another approved Federally-issued ID, such as a passport, to travel in the US. Our latest podcast episode dives into the what, when, and why of REAL ID. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or click here.
