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Charting the Course for the Future of McGhee Tyson Airport

Flight Plan is a forward-thinking focus to serve more passengers, add amenities, and attract new air service to meet or community’s changing needs. This decade-long growth and development plan includes the parking garage expansion project, gate and concourse expansion, as well as other projects to accommodate future growth.

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1st Project Underway: Parking Garage Expansion

By The Numbers
6

Six Levels

1 Floor

For Rental Car Operations

3500

New Parking Places

2 Years

to Complete the Project

Introducing McGhee Tyson Airport’s Flight Plan

After many years of planning and development, the airport has embarked on a transformative, decade-long growth and development plan known as Flight Plan, which aims to prepare the airport for the future by addressing critical infrastructure needs and enhancing passenger experience.

The first milestone for Flight Plan will be the official groundbreaking of the Garage Expansion and Terminal Roadway Improvement Project, which will happen on November 7. Stay tuned for photos from that event!

In addition, Flight Plan includes multiple future upgrades to support the increasing number of passengers and to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey from parking to boarding.

Here’s a look at the major components of the Flight Plan:

1
Garage Expansion and Terminal Roadway Improvement Project
2
Concourse Seating Expansion
3
Concourse Gate Expansion
4
TSA Security Checkpoint Expansion
5
Ticket Counter Expansion
6
Terminal Building Escalator Replacement
7
Concessions Expansion

These upgrades reflect McGhee Tyson Airport’s commitment to meeting the growing demands of air travel and improving the overall passenger experience. Flight Plan represents a proactive approach to infrastructure development that not only supports the local community but also makes the airport more competitive within the industry.

Follow along with McGhee Tyson Airport’s Flight Plan.

Together, we’re charting a new course for the future of TYS!

What’s Next

Gate & Concourse Expansion

Additional Restrooms

Additional Concessions

New Concourse Furniture

TSA Expansion

OUR VISION

Flight Plan is charting the course for the future of McGhee Tyson Airport to better serve your travel needs today, tomorrow, and in the future.