McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville/Maryville, TN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Knoxville/Maryville, TN at 981 ft. KTYS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05L, 05R, 23L, 23R), longest 10,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KTYS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north (360°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 200 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KTYS 130753Z 36004KT 10SM SCT002 OVC100 22/21 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02170211
What changed at KTYS?
Since the 0653Z (2:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0653Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTYS
KTYS is currently VFR with winds from 360° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 981 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KTYS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05LFAV | 10,000 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 05R | 9,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 23L | 9,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 23R | 10,000 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 10,000 ft.
KTYS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville/Maryville, TN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KTYS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTYS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTYS reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L/23R
- 64%
- 05L/05R
- 36%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KTYS 130520Z 1306/1406 00000KT 1SM BR OVC009 FM130800 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 FM131300 00000KT 3SM BR BKN010 FM131600 32005KT P6SM SCT035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KTYS
- IATA
- TYS
- FAA LID
- TYS
- City
- Knoxville/Maryville
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.8110, -83.9940
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 43m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Blount County Model Aviators - Bert Kissick Memorial Airfield , Friendsville, TN · 6 mi
- KCRC - Knox County Radio Control Society , Knoxville, TN · 16 mi
- Volunteer Aero Modelers Inc - Luttrell Rd , Knoxville, TN · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KTYS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTYS reported VFR conditions during about 84.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 283 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 23.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.7 | 13.9 | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 75.8 | 14.7 | 5.8 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 84.0 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 90.1 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| May | 89.6 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 91.4 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 90.2 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 89.5 | 7.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 87.8 | 7.2 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 86.1 | 8.7 | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 82.8 | 10.9 | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 74.5 | 14.9 | 6.1 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 4.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTYS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville/Maryville, TN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTYS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTYS?+
KTYS has 4 runways: 05L, 05R, 23L, 23R; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTYS report its own weather?+
Yes. McGhee Tyson Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTYS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTYS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTYS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTYS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTYS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)
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