Starting December 20, 2024, there will be a new traffic pattern at TYS. For a video overview of this new traffic pattern, visit youtube.com/mcgheetyson.

Airport to Host TSA PreCheck Pop Up Enrollment Event

KNOXVILLE (September 16, 2019)  — McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) invites community members and passengers to enroll in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program. This temporary enrollment event will take place at TYS from September 23, 2019 thru October 4, 2019, Monday-Friday only. TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and more efficient screening experience. For TSA Pre✓® travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, light outerwear or belts. Today, TSA Pre✓® has more than 450 lanes at 200+ U.S. airports.

Applying for TSA Pre✓® through this local enrollment event is easy.  First, we encourage applicants to Pre-Enroll ahead of time by simply: clicking here, choose “Apply Now” and fill out steps 1 through 4. Once you arrive at step 4 of 4, type in your location “Knoxville, TN” and then be sure to choose the TYS location for our Pop Up Event.  The total cost to enjoy five years of TSA Pre✓® in all participating U.S. airports is $85 per person.

IMPORTANT! To complete the application process, you will need to bring proof of identity and U.S. citizen documentation (such as a U.S. Passport or a birth certificate with a driver license). A valid U.S. passport is all you need as proof of identification!

The application process is completed on site; including fingerprints for background check and collection of the $85 application fee. The fee can be paid by credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.

Enroll in TSA Pre✔® today and begin to enjoy the expedited security screening program that helps take the stress out of travel. https://www.tsa.gov/precheck

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The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority owns and operates both McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Downtown Island Airport.