Knoxville Downtown Island Airport
KDKX, Knoxville, TN
13 miles from TYS
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (3,499 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Knoxville
Knoxville Downtown Island airport guide
Private Jet Charter at McGhee Tyson (TYS)
McGhee Tyson is about 20 minutes from downtown Knoxville and 30 minutes from Blackberry Farm.
- Codes
- TYS / KTYS
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Longest runway
- 05L/23R (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into McGhee Tyson
- McGhee Tyson is about 20 minutes from downtown Knoxville and 30 minutes from Blackberry Farm.
- A 10,000-foot runway and customs handle any business jet.
- Tennessee football weekends and October foliage in the Smokies bring the busiest traffic.
Planning a trip to Knoxville? See the Knoxville private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 12 miles to downtown Knoxville.
Flight Times to McGhee Tyson
Estimated one-way times and prices to TYS for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 641 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,945 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,000 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 719 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 761 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 459 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 781 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,115 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,500–$58,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,735 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,500–$25,500 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near McGhee Tyson
Alternatives when TYS is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Macon County Airport
K1A5, Franklin, NC
52 miles from TYS
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (5,002 ft)
About 30 minutes to Highlands
Macon County airport guideAsheville Regional Airport
KAVL, Asheville, NC
85 miles from TYS
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (8,002 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Asheville
Asheville Regional airport guideChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
KCHA, Chattanooga, TN
86 miles from TYS
- Longest runway
- 02/20 (7,400 ft)
About 8 miles to downtown Chattanooga
Chattanooga Lovell Field airport guideOconee County Regional Airport
KCEU, Clemson, SC
100 miles from TYS
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (5,000 ft)
About 10 minutes to Clemson University
Oconee County Regional airport guideTri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
KTRI, Blountville, TN
100 miles from TYS
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (8,000 ft)
About 20 minutes to Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport
Tri-Cities airport guideMcGhee Tyson Private Jet Questions
Does TYS have customs?
Yes. McGhee Tyson has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is McGhee Tyson from town?
About 12 miles to downtown Knoxville.