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McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

McGhee Tyson Airport serves Alcoa, Tennessee. In 2024, 1,639,080 passengers boarded flights here, up 18.6% from 2023, making it number 80 of 498 US commercial airports. The FAA classes it as a small hub.

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1,639,080passengers boarding, 2024

#80busiest of 498

1,382,197passengers boarding, 2023

Cities near TYS

City	Distance	Population	Home value
Knoxville, TN	13 mi	202,021	$239,700
Asheville, NC	83 mi	93,523	$440,000

Straight-line distance from the airport to each city center.

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Parks and sights near Alcoa

The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park National park 35 miles
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 10 miles
Dollywood Theme park 26 miles
South College 10 miles
Pellissippi State Community College 14 miles
Zoo Knoxville Zoo 14 miles
Craighead Caverns Cave 31 miles
Maryville College 4 miles
American Museum of Science and Energy Museum 20 miles
Museum of Appalachia Museum 26 miles
Johnson University 16 miles
Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area Ski area 26 miles

Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.

Passenger numbers: Federal Aviation Administration, CY 2024 commercial service enplanements (published September 2026). Location: Wikidata (CC0). All US airports by passengers.