How busy is McGhee Tyson Airport right now?

The TSA wait at TYS is about about 5 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy TYS is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for TYS?

The FAA airport status for TYS (McGhee Tyson Airport) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. TYS has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 77 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is TYS busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from TYS. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is McGhee Tyson Airport operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at TYS. On a typical day, 80% of departures from McGhee Tyson Airport are on time. When delays occur, they average about 77 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at McGhee Tyson Airport today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current TYS delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 77 minutes. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at McGhee Tyson Airport?

When departures at TYS (McGhee Tyson Airport) are delayed, the average delay is about 77 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at McGhee Tyson Airport?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At TYS, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 77 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at McGhee Tyson Airport?

TYS is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from McGhee Tyson Airport?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including TYS. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at TYS?

The TSA wait at TYS is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

McGhee Tyson Airport — Knoxville

TYS delays today: McGhee Tyson Airport has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for TYS typically shows an average delay of 77 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 80% 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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Endeavor Air88%

Delta Air Lines86%

Republic Airways83%

SkyWest Airlines81%

United Airlines80%

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