The Alcoa Hwy South On-Ramp (ramp exiting the airport property going towards Blount County) is currently shut down for reconfiguration. Vehicles will be detoured via signage and will exit the airport through the Hunt Road Intersection. Click here to learn more.

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.