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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,900 ft, broken clouds at 4,700 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,900 ft.
METAR KTYS 290553Z 00000KT 10SM BKN039 BKN047 26/24 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP077 T02610244 10311 20256 51008
What changed at KTYS?
Since the 0453Z (12:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling moved from 6,000 ft to 3,900 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KTYS
KTYS is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,900 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 981 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L | 10,000 ft | CON | — | — |
| 05R | 9,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23L | 9,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23R | 10,000 ft | CON | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling 13,000 ft → 3,900 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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KTYS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TYS UA /OV VXV/TM 0159/FL260/TP E145/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-39
TYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VXVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0159Reported at 01:59 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-39Remarks.Show raw report
CHA UA /OV GQO090010/TM 0107/FL170/TP CRJ9/SK OVC TOP 180/RM ZTLFD-38
CHA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQO090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0107Reported at 01:07 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC TOP 180Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTYS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTYS reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L/23R
- 76%
- 05L/05R
- 24%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0526Z (1:26 AM EDT)
TAF KTYS 290526Z 2906/3006 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 FM291500 01006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
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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
- 18h 38m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
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
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 2608 · 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)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for McGhee Tyson Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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