KTYS -- Mc Ghee Tyson

Knoxville, TN, US

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Airport Communications

ATIS: 128.35
ASOS: 423-219-5043
KNOXVILLE TOWER: 121.2 (257.8)
KNOXVILLE GROUND: 121.9 (348.6)
KNOXVILLE APPROACH: 118.0, 123.9, 125.525 (353.6, 360.8)
KNOXVILLE DEPARTURE: 123.9 (360.8)
IC: 123.9 (360.8)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 121.65
EMERG: 121.5 (243.0)
UNICOM: 122.95
ANG OPS: 143.8 (303.25)
ARNG OPS: 149.8, 49.95 (373.9)
CLASS C: 118.0, 123.9 (353.6, 360.8)
AWOS-3 at DKX (11.0 NE): 125.375, 865-579-6151
AWOS-3 at GKT (22.6 E): 126.875, 865-429-5401
AWOS-3 at MNV (24.8 SW): 118.475, 423-442-6170
AWOS-3 at JAU (32.5 N): 124.975, 423-566-6474
AWOS-3 at RKW (34.5 W): 118.775, 865-354-9262

Runways

Runway 05L/23R

Dimensions10000 x 150 feet / 3048 x 46 meters
Surface Concrete / Grooved / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-120, D-250, ST-550, DT-1120
PCR VALUE: 761/R/B/W/T
Edge LightingHigh Intensity
Runway 05L Runway 23R
Coordinates N35°48.20' / W84°0.40'N35°49.37' / W83°58.97'
Elevation 925.9986.4
Traffic Pattern LeftRight
Runway Heading 45° True225° True
Declared Distances TORA:10000 TODA:10000 ASDA:10000 LDA:9508TORA:10000 TODA:10000 ASDA:10000 LDA:9495
Markings Precision Instrument in good conditionPrecision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)
RVR Equipment TMRTMR
Approach Lights MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lightsALSF-II
REIL No

Runway 05R/23L

Dimensions9000 x 150 feet / 2743 x 46 meters
Surface Asphalt / Grooved / in Poor Condition
Weight Limits S-75, D-250, ST-489, DT-1106
PCR VALUE: 492/F/B/X/U
Edge LightingHigh Intensity
Runway 05R Runway 23L
Coordinates N35°48.00' / W84°0.24'N35°49.06' / W83°58.96'
Elevation 938.3962.3
Traffic Pattern RightLeft
Runway Heading 45° True225° True
Declared Distances TORA:9000 TODA:9000 ASDA:8600 LDA:8600TORA:9000 TODA:9000 ASDA:9000 LDA:8600
Markings Precision Instrument in good conditionPrecision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)P4L (3° Glide Path Angle)
RVR Equipment RolloutTouchdown
Approach Lights
REIL YesYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN35°48.67' / W83°59.64'
LocationLocated 10 miles S of Knoxville, TN. on 2250 acres of land.
Elevation986.4 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation6° W

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateJanuary 1970
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleYes
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSS-SR
A.R.T.C.C.ATLANTA
F.S.S.NASHVILLE
NOTAMs FacilityTYS (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartATLANTA
ARFF CertI C S 05/1973
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceALL/ALL/ALL

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
METRO KNOXVILLE ARPT AUTH
MC GHEE TYSON AIRPORT
2055 ALCOA HWY
ALCOA, TN 37701
865-342-3000
Manager
PATRICK WILSON
P.O. BOX 15600
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
865-342-3088

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A, A++
Transient StorageTiedowns, Hangar
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Bulk OxygenHIGH
Other ServicesAIR FREIGHT SERVICES, AVIONICS, CARGO, CHARTER SERVICE, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL, AIRCRAFT SALES, SURV

Remarks

  • Birds on & in the vicinity of of airport; Incrd OCT-APR.
  • Civil prior permission required to use taxiways G1, G2, G3 & G south of taxiway G4 - Air National Guard 865-336-4371.
  • Runway 23L & 23R departure mntn runway heading until passing residential area S of extdd centerline unless instrd by ATC.
  • Wide body use CTN turning onto taxiway A from ramp 4, 5 & 6.
  • CTN: PTN of taxiway A near runway 05R approach end not VSB from tower.
  • Air National Guard operations contact soda control 303.025.
  • Air National Guard: comd post H24 - D266-4371/ C865-336-4371. Airport manager does not issue or store comsec for tsnt. Tmpry stor of classified materials UP to TOP secret at comd post.
  • Air National Guard: prior permission required 24 hour PN RQR, LTD to offl BUS only, contact airfield mgmt DSN 266-4404/4419, C865-336-4404/4419. Operate 0700-1630 MON-FRI (closed EV OTH monitor), FAC closed SAT, SUN and HOL.
  • CTN: hold short line for runway 23L slightly N of taxiway A-8.
  • Air National Guard: arng ramp not suitable for AMC aircraft except C-21.
  • Cstms/AG/IMG: military customs 72 hour prior permission required.
  • Runway 5L/23R & 5R/23L weight bearing cpty for 2S landing gear is 175.
  • Aircraft design group V or lrgr using terminal ramp RQR prior permission required 865-342-3177.
  • GA ramp not available for air carrier operations.
  • Arng: baseops operate 0700-1630 MON-FRI (closed EV OTH monitor), FAC closed SAT, SUN and HOL. C629-332-8765/8809, DSN 312-683-8765/8809.
  • Runway 05R/23L distance rmng signs are removed.