Empty-leg hub
KTYS — McGhee Tyson Airport
United StatesAlcoa
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Alcoa, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 227 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $11,600.
227 live empty legs involving KTYS
Empty-leg demand
McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Alcoa, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 178 of 227 live legs (78%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Cessna Citation Ultra (Light Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KTYS, accounting for about 56% of live inventory (126 of 227 legs).
The busiest live corridors at KTYS are to KJFK (31), from KSDF (8), and to KLAS (3).
Priced empty legs at KTYS center on a median ask of $11,600, with an observed range of $1,200–$266,800 (227 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- KTYS: 227 live empty legs (49 out / 178 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KTYS: $11,600 (n=227).
- Busiest corridor: to KJFK (31 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Ultra (126 legs, ~56%).
Inbound repositioning into KTYS creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 227 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 | 31 | $17,300 |
| Inbound from | KSDFLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | 8 | $10,700 |
| Outbound to | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 3 | $42,600 |
| Inbound from | EGACGeorge Best Belfast City Airport | 2 | $64,950 |
| Inbound from | KADSAddison Airport | 2 | $8,672 |
| Inbound from | EDWIJadeWeser Airport | 1 | $156,000 |
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 | 126 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 10 |
| Bombardier CRJ-200 | Regional Jet | 6 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 5 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 5 |
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 227 live empty-leg listings — 49 departing and 178 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KTYS?
The median ask at KTYS is $11,600 across 227 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 31 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 126 live listings (~56% 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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