McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is situated south of Knoxville and is the main airport in East Tennessee. McGhee Tyson Airport is served by eight major airlines and flight destinations are within the United States of America and include cities such as Washington, Chicago and New York. Annually it deals with 1.7 million passengers. The airport consists of one terminal and two runways. McGhee Tyson Airport is named after Charles McGhee Tyson, a World War II United States Navy pilot who was lost on patrol. The airport is designed with a Smoky Mountain theme, apparent in its fake waterfalls and bear wood carvings.

Airport Information Knoxville

• Location: McGhee Tyson Airport is located 10 miles south of Knoxville.
• Address: McGhee Tyson Airport, 2055 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701 USA
• Telephone Number: (1) 865-342-3000
• Time Zone: GMT -4
• Eating & Drinking: Most of the food outlets are located on the second floor in the departures area. There is a range of local and international cuisine within a choice of bars, restaurants and cafes.
• ATM: A bank is on the second floor which provides currency exchange. ATMs can be found on the first and second floors.
• WiFi: There is free wireless throughout TYS.
• Shopping: There are not many shops in the airport: one gift shop selling souvenirs and a newsagents selling magazines, papers and books. There is no Duty Free.
• Luggage: Baggage claim is on the first floor. For lost property contact 865-342-3000.
• Airport Hotels: There is no hotel in the airport but there are a number in the vicinity. These include Hampton Inn Knoxville Airport (865-983-1101), Hilton Knoxville Airport (865-970-4300), Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Airport Alcoa (865-977-8333), Comfort Suites - Airport (865-984-9840) and Country Inn and Suites (865-273-2800).
• Disabled Travelers: Facilities include parking spaces, ramps, railings, elevators, telephones, toilets and wheelchairs on request. Passengers should contact their airline prior to flying.
• Lounges: VIP lounges are situated on the second floor of McGhee Tyson Airport.
• Parking: There are short-term, long-term and economy parking lots. Short and long-term are opposite the terminal building and economy is to the right of it. For all, the first half an hour is free then the charge is $1 per 30 minutes. For short-term parking the daily charge is then $18 a day, for long-term parking the daily maximum is $10 and for economy it is $8.
• Directions & Transportation: By car the airport can be reached via Highway 129 and Highway 321. Mays Bus Line provides transportation to the airport. There are a number of taxi services and they can be found outside the terminal.
• Website: http://www.tys.org/