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KTYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · Alcoa
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
981 ft / 299 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 121.20 MHz (KNOXVILLE TWR)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS), located in Alcoa, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 981 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
McGhee Tyson Airport
ICAO / IATA
KTYS / TYS
Municipality
Alcoa
Country
Region
US-TN — Tennessee
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
981 ft
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Runway 05L / 23R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,005 ft / 2,745 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 44.8° / 224.8°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 44.8° / 224.8°
RWY 05L (44.8°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: TYS | CRS: 51°
RWY 23R (224.8°)
111.70 MHz
IDENT: BUI | CRS: 231°
Runway 05R / 23L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,000 ft / 2,743 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44.8° / 224.8°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44.8° / 224.8°
RWY 05R (44.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23L (224.8°)
110.75 MHz
IDENT: OXH | CRS: 231°
A/D KNOXVILLE APP/DEP
36.08 MHz
A/D KNOXVILLE APP/DEP
118.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
128.35 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.65 MHz
GND KNOXVILLE GND
121.90 MHz
MISC ARNG OPS
41.50 MHz
PTD PTD
30.30 MHz
RDO NASHVILLE RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR KNOXVILLE TWR
121.20 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026