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Close to $30 million will pay for upgrading McGhee Tyson’s two runways – the airfield that runs just outside the passenger terminal.

Southwest Airlines is adding another nonstop destination from Knoxville, this time connecting Rocky Top to the Rocky Mountains. That's right: soon, passengers will be able to fly directly from Knoxville to Denver, Colorado. McGhee Tyson Airport announced ...

ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville’s airport sits in Alcoa. Although it’s categorized as a small airport, it is growing by leaps and bounds. A $700 million investment is happening now to take the airport to the next level and meet demand. Travelers at ...

Tyson Airport are entitled to back pay, but they must rely on their own savings, loans and charity efforts in the meantime.

ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — McGhee Tyson Airport plans to add five daily round-trip flights beginning March 5, 2026, according to Southwest Airlines. The move comes as the airport continues its expansion as East Tennessee’s population grows. This includes ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — McGhee Tyson Airport leader said it reached a major milestone in its 'Flight Plan' initiative Friday. The airport said it unveiled the newly expanded East and West Ramps, which means more room for parking aircraft, increased ...

TENNESSEE ONE, TWO, THREE! NEW SOUTHWEST SERVICE AT KNOXVILLE AND SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE PR Newswire DALLAS, Aug. 14, 2025 • Airline adding third airport in the Volunteer State, joining Memphis and Nashville • Southwest also grows routes in San Diego with new terminal opening soon

It was a changing of the guard and an extension of the Guard on Wednesday during the July meeting of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners. The board honored outgoing chairman Brian Simmons, welcomed new board member Markus ...

A McGhee Tyson Airport spokesperson said government shutdown impacts have been minimal, but could change at any time.