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Nearest Airport to Knoxville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Knoxville is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), about 18 km (11 mi) away.

Closest airport TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car

Airports near Knoxville

  1. 1
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  3. 3
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  4. 4
    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
  5. 5
    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  6. 6
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 138 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  7. 7
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 147 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  8. 8
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  9. 9
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
  10. 10
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 189 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Knoxville; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Knoxville?

The nearest airport to Knoxville is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), about 18 km (11 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Knoxville?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 18 km from Knoxville in a straight line — roughly 19 min by car.

What other airports are near Knoxville?

Western Carolina Regional Airport — 85 km, Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) — 105 km and London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) — 126 km.

How long does it take to get from Knoxville to McGhee Tyson Airport?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.