Is there a ground stop at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 05:10 UTC there is no ground stop at TYS. This page updates every minute.

How often does TYS have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TYS in the last 90 days, while 791 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at TYS?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles TYS?

TYS is in the airspace of Atlanta Center (ZTL), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting TYS right now?

There are no weather alerts for the TYS area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Chattanooga (CHA, 87 mi), Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP, 118 mi), Nashville (BNA, 152 mi) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL, 152 mi). In the last 90 days BNA had 5 ground stops, ATL had 27 ground stops, CLT had 15 ground stops.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) delays and ground stop status

Knoxville, TN · in Atlanta Center (ZTL) airspace

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There is no ground stop at TYS as of Oct 15, 05:10 UTC.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS, ICAO KTYS) serves Knoxville, TN and sits in Atlanta Center (ZTL) airspace. Local time there is Thu, 2:41 AM EDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TYS in the last 90 days, while 791 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts TYS among the quieter airports. Nearby, BNA had 5, ATL had 27 and CLT had 15.

No ground stop at TYS right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 05:10 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

No notable factors expected to disrupt flights at Knoxville McGhee Tyson over the next 12 hours

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Weather at TYS

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR KTYS 150453Z 00000KT 10SM FEW130 22/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02170194 403000150

Observed Oct 15, 04:53 UTC (KTYS)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Clear and calm now, mostly quiet through Thursday

No weather impact

Now: Clear skies, calm winds, and excellent visibility over 10 miles.

Later: Conditions stay mostly clear and calm through Thursday, with a light breeze from the southwest by late morning. Model guidance shows a small chance of light rain around 2 to 7 AM, but no real change to flying conditions is expected.

Small chance of light rain early Thursday morning

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for TYS

Model forecast in local time (EDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now67°220%
2 AM67°3G1013%
3 AM66°213%
4 AM65°223%
5 AM65°123%
6 AM64°2G1222%
7 AM64°218%
8 AM64°212%
9 AM70°212%
10 AM76°34%
11 AM80°43%
12 PM83°52%
1 PM85°52%
2 PM87°51%
3 PM88°61%
4 PM88°61%
5 PM87°61%
6 PM83°5G103%
7 PM75°46%
8 PM72°4G148%
9 PM71°4G108%
10 PM70°48%
11 PM69°48%
12 AM68°49%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodaySunny · wind to 6 kt64° / 88°
FriSunny · 62% · wind to 12 kt49° / 82°
SatSunny · wind to 12 kt44° / 59°

Sunrise 7:42 AM Sunset 7:00 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for TYS, valid 15/0000Z to 16/0000Z (UTC)

15/0000Z–1500Z
VRB03KT · 6+ mi · SCT 25,000
VFR
15/1500Z–0000Z · From
24005KT · 6+ mi · SCT 25,000
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

TYS history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at TYS

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for TYS (TAF)

Issued 15/0004Z · valid 15/0000Z to 16/0000Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0000Z–1500Z	Base	VFR	VRB03KT	6+ mi	SCT 25,000	—
15/1500Z–0000Z	From	VFR	24005KT	6+ mi	SCT 25,000	—

TAF KTYS 150004Z 1500/1524 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM151500 24005KT P6SM SCT250

White outline: Atlanta Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Atlanta Center

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson BHMBirmingham-Shuttlesworth CHAChattanooga CLTCharlotte Douglas GSOPiedmont Triad GSPGreenville-Spartanburg

About Knoxville McGhee Tyson

TYS at a glance

IATA / FAA code: TYS
ICAO code: KTYS
Location: Knoxville, TN, United States
Coordinates: 35.8110° N, 83.9940° W
Time zone: America/New_York · now Thu, 2:41 AM EDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Atlanta Center (ZTL)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near TYS

Straight-line distance from TYS

CHA Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
87 mi
139 km
GSP Greenville-Spartanburg
Greer, SC · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
118 mi
190 km
BNA Nashville
Nashville, TN · live ground stop status · 5 ground stops in 90 days
152 mi
244 km
ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta, GA · live ground stop status · 27 ground stops in 90 days
152 mi
245 km
CLT Charlotte Douglas
Charlotte, NC · live ground stop status · 15 ground stops in 90 days
176 mi
284 km
SDF Louisville
Louisville, KY · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
189 mi
305 km

TYS ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 05:10 UTC there is no ground stop at TYS. This page updates every minute.
How often does TYS have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TYS in the last 90 days, while 791 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at TYS?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles TYS?: TYS is in the airspace of Atlanta Center (ZTL), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting TYS right now?: There are no weather alerts for the TYS area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Chattanooga (CHA, 87 mi), Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP, 118 mi), Nashville (BNA, 152 mi) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL, 152 mi). In the last 90 days BNA had 5 ground stops, ATL had 27 ground stops, CLT had 15 ground stops.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

New to this? What is a ground stop? · Ground stop vs. ground delay program