McGhee Tyson Airport
KTYS, Knoxville/Maryville, TN
- Longest runway
- 05L/23R (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 12 miles to downtown Knoxville
McGhee Tyson airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Knoxville
McGhee Tyson Airport is about 20 minutes from downtown Knoxville and 45 minutes from the Smoky Mountains.
- Main airport
- TYS / KTYS
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Longest runway
- 05L/23R (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Knoxville
McGhee Tyson has a 10,000-foot runway and customs. Knoxville Downtown Island Airport suits small aircraft.
Tennessee football weekends and the Smokies drive the busiest traffic.
Knoxville Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport
KDKX, Knoxville, TN
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (3,499 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Knoxville
Knoxville Downtown Island airport guideBefore You Book Knoxville
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Game Days
Book early for big home games.
Smokies
Gatlinburg and Blackberry Farm are about 45 minutes from the airport.
When Demand Peaks in Knoxville
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- September to November
- Tennessee Volunteers home games.
- October
- Smoky Mountains foliage.
Flight Times and Prices to Knoxville
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to TYS for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Knoxville
Light jets fly from the Southeast and Midwest; super-midsize jets fly from Texas and the West Coast.
Knoxville Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Blackberry Farm?
McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 30 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from New York to Knoxville?
About 1 hr 50 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
