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McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) delays and on-time record

Knoxville/Maryville, Tennessee KTYS #80 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at TYS.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 10 min ago
Weather now
VFR 57°F Observed 32 min ago
Late departures
23.6%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for TYS

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at TYS right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 10 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at TYS

VFR

57°F14°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
SCT 10,000 ft, OVC 25,000 ft
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Pressure
30.34 inHg

METARMETAR KTYS 010953Z 00000KT 10SM SCT100 OVC250 14/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP267 T01390100 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 32 min ago.

On-time performance at TYS

Based on 3,988 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

23.6%Departures late
31.7%Arrivals late
1.69%Cancelled
23.4 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at TYS
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Allegiant Air 912 28.2% 0.11%
PSA Airlines 678 19.5% 3.24%
Southwest Airlines 534 27.2% 0.00%
Delta Air Lines 483 14.1% 1.66%
SkyWest Airlines 464 25.9% 3.45%
American Airlines 419 29.8% 4.06%
United Airlines 286 16.4% 0.00%
Envoy Air 177 23.7% 2.82%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at TYS

A ground stop holds flights bound for TYS at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Plan 2.5 to 3 hours at TYS, especially during the morning and late afternoon peaks.
  • Economy Lot C at $13 per day is the lowest-cost lot with a shuttle, while Terminal Lot A is the closest surface lot at $16.
  • Confirm hotel shuttle hours before booking. Tru by Hilton runs 5 a.m. to midnight, and La Quinta runs 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • For an early flight, the Hilton Knoxville Airport is connected to the terminal by a covered walkway, so you can stay close to the terminal the night before.
  • Schedule Uber or Lyft rides in advance, since availability can be limited during off-peak hours.