Empty-leg hub
KTYS — McGhee Tyson Airport
United StatesAlcoa
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Alcoa, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 250 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $10,300.
250 live empty legs involving KTYS
- Code
- KTYS
- Traffic
- 8.0/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 9,005 ft
- Live legs
- 250
Empty-leg demand
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Alcoa, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 224 of 250 live legs (90%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Cessna Citation Ultra (Light Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KTYS, accounting for about 52% of live inventory (131 of 250 legs).
The busiest live corridors at KTYS are from KADS (4), to KHOU (4), and from K60J (2).
Priced empty legs at KTYS center on a median ask of $10,300, with an observed range of $1,200–$53,900 (250 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- KTYS: 250 live empty legs (26 out / 224 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KTYS: $10,300 (n=250).
- Busiest corridor: from KADS (4 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Ultra (131 legs, ~52%).
Inbound repositioning into KTYS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 250 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | KADSAddison Airport | 4 | $6,380 |
| Outbound to | KHOUWilliam P Hobby Airport | 4 | $8,796 |
| Inbound from | K60JOdell Williamson Municipal Airport | 2 | $4,900 |
| Inbound from | KCHSCharleston International Airport | 2 | $3,965 |
| Inbound from | KFWAFort Wayne International Airport | 2 | $3,960 |
| Inbound from | KGGEGeorgetown County Airport | 2 | $5,050 |
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 | 131 |
| Beechcraft King Air 100 | Turboprop | 80 |
| Cessna Citation V | Light Jet | 6 |
| Beechcraft Baron G58 | Light Twin Piston | 4 |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | Heavy Jet | 4 |
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 250 live empty-leg listings — 26 departing and 224 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KTYS?
The median ask at KTYS is $10,300 across 250 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 from KADS (Addison Airport), with 4 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 131 live listings (~52% 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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