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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.

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.

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 ...

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

July 4th isn't traditionally a "travel holiday," but with a long holiday weekend and summer travel season ongoing, lots of people will be on the go. McGhee Tyson Airport is likely to be busy this weekend, so if you're flying out get there early and follow ...

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 ...

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

Hundreds of flights across the country were cancelled on Friday because of cuts mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration to relieve strain on air traffic controllers who are not being paid due to the government shutdown.