The closest airport to Townsend is the McGhee Tyson Airport in Maryville, Tennessee. The airport serves the Knoxville area and eastern Tennessee. As of 2010, eight major airlines fly non-stop to 19 destinations from the airport. Most destinations from McGhee Tyson Airport are in the eastern United States, including hub cities for most major U.S. airlines. It is located approximately 22 miles from Townsend, with a driving time to and from the airport being about 30 to 40 minutes.
The Tri-Cities Regional Airport, TN/VA (TRI) serves northeast Tennessee, southwest Virginia, western North Carolina and eastern Kentucky. Visitors and residents can travel from TRI to and from six hubs in the eastern United States on four major airlines, including Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta and US Airways. TRI is located between the three cities of Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City, Tennessee. The airport is just over two hours driving time from Townsend via Interstates 40 and 81.
Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (also known as Lovell Field Airport) is located just over two hours southwest of Townsend. The airport is served by four airlines, including American Eagle, Allegiant Air, Delta and US Airways. These airlines provide non-stop service to eight major destinations in the eastern United States and Texas.
The nearest international airport to Townsend is located in Nashville. First opened in 1937, Berry Field Nashville was renamed to Nashville International Airport in 1988 to better reflect it's goal to serve international destinations. In 2010, the airport was served by 13 airlines flying non-stop and direct services to just over 80 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The airport is located a little over three hours from Townsend via Interstate 40.
