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McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

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Knoxville, United States

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ICAO Code: KTYS

IATA Code: TYS

Elevation: 981ft

UTC: -5 Hours

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is located 12 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee, in the city of Alcoa. Alcoa is a small city but boasts a variety of attractions, including a historic downtown area, a Civil War battlefield, and several parks. The airport is located close to the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and offers easy access to many outdoor activities. The city of Knoxville is also nearby and offers a wide range of cultural attractions and entertainment options.

Airport Directions

To get to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), you can choose from car, bus, train, and taxi. For cars, you can rent a car from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) rental car facility or use a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft. For buses, you can use the Knoxville Trolley or the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) bus system, both of which offer affordable fares. For trains, you can take the Amtrak to downtown Knoxville and then take a taxi or an Uber/Lyft ride from there. For taxis, you can use Knoxville Taxi, which offers flat rate fares to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg (http://www.tys.org/tys/pay-us-a-visit/taxis-limousines-and-buses/). Additionally, you can use a ridesharing service such as Uber or Lyft to get to the airport.

Airport Terminals & Airlines

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) has two terminals: Terminal A and Terminal B. Terminal A is home to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air, while Terminal B is home to Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Frontier Airlines.

Airport Address

To get to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) by car , you can either rent a car or take a taxi. The taxi fare from downtown Knoxville to the airport is around $25-$30, depending on the time of day and traffic. Public transport is also available to get to the airport, with a bus service that runs between Knoxville and TYS. The bus fare is $2, and the journey time is approximately 1 hour. There are also private shuttle services available from downtown Knoxville to the airport, and the cost depends on the size of the shuttle and the number of passengers.

Airport Lost & Found

The address of the lost and found at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 2055 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States. The telephone number is (1) 865-342-3220 and the hours of operation are not specified.

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