Empty-leg hub
KTYS — McGhee Tyson Airport
United StatesAlcoa
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Alcoa, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 413 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $9,800.
413 live empty legs involving KTYS
Empty-leg demand
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Alcoa, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 291 of 413 live legs (70%) leave KTYS, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving KTYS concentrate toward KCRG, KHVN, KWST.
Priced empty legs at KTYS center on a median ask of $9,800, with an observed range of $2,422–$266,800 (413 priced listings).
Beechcraft King Air F90 (Turboprop) dominates empty-leg capacity at KTYS, accounting for about 63% of live inventory (260 of 413 legs).
Key takeaways
- KTYS: 413 live empty legs (291 out / 122 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KTYS: $9,800 (n=413).
- Busiest corridor: to KCRG (6 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft King Air F90 (260 legs, ~63%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KTYS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 413 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 | KCRGJacksonville Executive at Craig Airport | 6 | $14,800 |
| Outbound to | KHVNTweed New Haven Airport | 5 | $26,300 |
| Outbound to | KWSTWesterly State Airport | 5 | $18,900 |
| Outbound to | KJAXJacksonville International Airport | 4 | $19,150 |
| Outbound to | KVQQCecil Airport | 4 | $19,600 |
| Outbound to | KBNANashville International Airport | 3 | $3,000 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft King Air F90 | Turboprop | 260 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 12 |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Light Jet | 9 |
| Gulfstream GIV-SP | Heavy Jet | 9 |
| Cessna Citation Excel | Midsize Jet | 7 |
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 413 live empty-leg listings — 291 departing and 122 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KTYS?
The median ask at KTYS is $9,800 across 413 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 KCRG (Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport), with 6 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KTYS most often?
The Beechcraft King Air F90, a Turboprop, is the most common model on empty legs at KTYS, with 260 live listings (~63% 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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