From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

Like a beacon leading a plane to the runway, this podcast guides you through the innerworkings of one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. In episodes shorter than a flight from Knoxville to Atlanta, join us as we share stories about aviation in East

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Full Flights, Full Hearts: The Busy Holiday Travel Season at TYS

Posted November 25, 2019 • 00:29:06

Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest time of year at airports around the U.S. and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is no different. With the increase in passenger...

General Aviation at the Island

Posted November 18, 2019 • 00:21:11

While general aviation (GA) might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of aviation, did you know that there are actually more...

FIDS, BIDS, and WiFi, Oh My!

Posted October 30, 2019 • 00:30:15

What do FIDS, BIDS, shared tenant services, access control, and WiFi have in common? They are technology services provide by the Airport Authority that...

How the University of Tennessee Athletic Department Utilizes Private Charter Flights

Posted October 10, 2019 • 00:37:20

Regardless of the sport or the destination, the University of Tennessee Athletic Department relies heavily on private charter flights to get student...

IROPS, SEADOG, HURREVAC: Impacts of Inclement Weather at Airports

Posted September 25, 2019 • 00:28:10

Inclement weather in the form of rain, snow, sleet and strong winds can have a significant impact on airport operations. Learn how McGhee Tyson Airport...