Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Driving Directions / Travel by Car
(Knoxville, Tennessee - TN, USA)
Serving the eastern region of Tennessee, Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is situated close to Alcoa, Louisville and Rockford.
Knoxville Airport is reached via the I-4 (Pellissippi Parkway) and the US-129 (Alcoa Highway) exits, and is located roughly 12 miles / 19 km to the south of the city center itself.
On the northwestern side of Knoxville Airport, the Air Base Road (US-429) edges the perimeter, linking the US-129 to the east and the US-333 (Topside Road) to the west.
Directions to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) from Knoxville and the north:
- Take I-40 south to Exit 386B (129 South, Alcoa Highway, Airport, Smoky Mountains)
- Follow the signs to the airport terminal
Directions to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) from the southeast of Knoxville:
- Take US-321 north to Maryville
- Follow US-129 north for 4 miles / 6 km until you reach the airport
Directions to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) from the southwest of Knoxville:
- Take US-411 north to Maryville
- Follow US-129 north for about 4 miles / 6 km to the airport
Directions to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) from the east of Knoxville:
- Take I-40 west and turn off at Exit 386B (129 South, Alcoa Highway, Airport, Smoky Mountains)
- Follow the signs to the airport terminal
Directions to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) from the west of Knoxville:
- Take I-40 east and join I-140 (Pellissippi Parkway)
- Turn onto 129 South and follow the signs to the terminal building
Traffic is free-flowing on the main routes around Knoxville. However, it can take time to get through downtown Knoxville in peak hours and on popular holidays, so leave well before your check-in time at McGhee Tyson Airport if you are staying within the city limits.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): Virtual Google Maps
