Empty-leg hub
KTYS — McGhee Tyson Airport
United StatesAlcoa
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Alcoa, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 288 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $10,700.
288 live empty legs involving KTYS
- Code
- KTYS
- Traffic
- 8.0/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 9,005 ft
- Live legs
- 288
Empty-leg demand
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Alcoa, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 244 of 288 live legs (85%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at KTYS is led by Cessna Citation Ultra (Light Jet) (130 legs), with Beechcraft King Air A100, Beechcraft Baron G58 also active.
The busiest live corridors at KTYS are to KJFK (26), from KSDF (8), and from KADS (4).
Priced empty legs at KTYS center on a median ask of $10,700, with an observed range of $1,200–$266,800 (288 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- KTYS: 288 live empty legs (44 out / 244 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KTYS: $10,700 (n=288).
- Busiest corridor: to KJFK (26 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Ultra (130 legs, ~45%).
Inbound repositioning into KTYS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 288 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KJFKJohn F Kennedy International Airport | 26 | $17,450 |
| Inbound from | KSDFLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | 8 | $10,700 |
| Inbound from | KADSAddison Airport | 4 | $6,368 |
| Inbound from | KJKAJack Edwards National Airport | 2 | $2,900 |
| Outbound to | KJKAJack Edwards National Airport | 2 | $4,000 |
| Outbound to | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 2 | $42,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Ultra | Light Jet | 130 |
| Beechcraft King Air A100 | Turboprop | 70 |
| Beechcraft Baron G58 | Light Twin Piston | 7 |
| Bombardier CRJ-200 | Regional Jet | 6 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 6 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- TYS
- ICAO
- KTYS
- City
- Alcoa
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,005 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.0 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 9,005 ft | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KTYS for empty legs?
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) has 288 live empty-leg listings — 44 departing and 244 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KTYS?
The median ask at KTYS is $10,700 across 288 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KTYS?
The strongest live corridor at KTYS is to KJFK (John F Kennedy International Airport), with 26 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KTYS most often?
The Cessna Citation Ultra, a Light Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KTYS, with 130 live listings (~45% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for McGhee Tyson Airport?
The primary code for McGhee Tyson Airport is KTYS.
Where is KTYS airport located?
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) is in Alcoa, United States.
What is the ICAO code for TYS?
The ICAO code for McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is KTYS.
What is the longest runway at KTYS?
The longest runway at McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) is 9,005 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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