KTYS · Knoxville, Tennessee
McGhee Tyson Airport
KTYSMay 1, 2026 · KTYS-0326
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon–Fri08:00-17:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon–Fri08:30-16:30Entrance/arrival inspections per permission to land procedures
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Signature Aviation
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- Not Available
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Signature Aviation
Primary parking for inspections; CBPO meets on ramp.
Park at Signature Aviation FBO; CBPO will meet on ramp.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park at the Signature Aviation FBO.
- CBPO will meet aircraft on ramp for inspection.
- Be prepared to present passports, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Only Unted States Citizens (USCs), Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs), and Canadian Citizens can be cleared at this location.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land 1 business day prior and park at Signature Aviation.
Appointment
Required- Notification of any changes to ETA or flight cancellations outside of regular office hours of Mon. - Fri., 0800 - 1700 must be accomplished by contacting SECTOR Communications and speaking directly to a CBPO assigned to the Port of Knoxville.
- No one is available at KTYS to receive phone calls or email messages after hours. Failure to follow these procedures may result in denial of permission to land for future flights. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 11, 2026 Publication Number KTYS-0326 McGhee Tyson Airport
Departure
Commercial operators must obtain outbound clearance from CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required 1 business day prior
- Service hours Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30 ET
- Park at Signature Aviation FBO
- Outbound clearance required for commercial departures
- After-hours changes via SECTOR; KTYS does not take after-hours calls/emails
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
2055 Alcoa HwyAlcoa, TN 37701Related Resources for KTYS
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon–Fri08:00-17:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 ET
Service Hours
- Mon–Fri08:30-16:30Entrance/arrival inspections per permission to land procedures
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30 ET
Availability
Not Available
For after-hours ETA changes/cancellations contact SECTOR Communications; KTYS does not receive after-hours calls or emails.
- No after-hours phone or email at KTYS.
Remarks
- Notification of any changes to ETA or flight cancellations outside of regular office hours of Mon. - Fri., 0800 - 1700 must be accomplished by contacting SECTOR Communications and speaking directly to a CBPO assigned to the Port of Knoxville.
- No one is available at KTYS to receive phone calls or email messages after hours. Failure to follow these procedures may result in denial of permission to land for future flights. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 11, 2026 Publication Number KTYS-0326 McGhee Tyson Airport
Detected Topics
- After Hours
- FBO Coordination
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) 2055 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (901) 480-4080 CBP Knoxville, TN Port Office (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications, Toll Free KTYS_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at McGhee Tyson Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0830-1630 in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least one business day in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KTYS. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park at the Signature Aviation FBO. • CBPO will meet aircraft on ramp for inspection. • Be prepared to present passports, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate). • Only Unted States Citizens (USCs), Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs), and Canadian Citizens can be cleared at this location. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Notification of any changes to ETA or flight cancellations outside of regular office hours of Mon. - Fri., 0800 - 1700 must be accomplished by contacting SECTOR Communications and speaking directly to a CBPO assigned to the Port of Knoxville. • No one is available at KTYS to receive phone calls or email messages after hours. Failure to follow these procedures may result in denial of permission to land for future flights. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 11, 2026 Publication Number KTYS-0326 McGhee Tyson Airport
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