TYS delays today: McGhee Tyson Airport has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for TYS typically shows an average delay of 83 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 12-18 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (25-31 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.TYS is having a rough day. 78% on-time rate.
Check your airline app before leaving. Only 78% on time. avg delay 83 min. TSA: about 12-18 minutes.
Updated 5:41 AM UTCTYS Knoxville Delays & Airport Status
McGhee Tyson Airport
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Full breakdown →78% on timeAvg delay 83 min
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Full details →~15 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 78% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at TYS
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Endeavor Air87%
Delta Air Lines85%
Southwest Airlines84%
Republic Airways83%
United Airlines79%
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