Kingsport is located in the northeast corner of Tennessee. It is near the borders of Virginia and North Carolina. With a population of 41,500, Kingsport has a rich history. In the late 18th century, American presidents and frontiersmen such as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone frequented the city. While the closest airport is over 100 miles away, a regional airport and smaller airports are within a 35-mile radius of Kingsport.
Tri-Cities Regional Airport is 13 miles from Kingsport, Tennessee. It is the closest commercial airport to Kingsport. The airport services Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City and surrounding cities. It offers non-stop service to six major cities- Orlando, Tampa, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit and Charlotte. Tri-Cities has seven gates and two runways. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Connection and US Airways Express service the airport.
Tri-Cities Regional Airport
2525 Highway 75
Blountville, TN 37616
423-325-6000
triflight.com
Indian Springs is a privately-owned airport located 9 miles from Kingsport City Hall. It has one 750 foot runway. The airport services single-engine airplanes. Pilots must get permission to land at Indian Springs Airport.
Indian Springs Airport
409 Wicklow Drive
Kingsport, TN 37664
423-323-9441
Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport is approximately 35 miles south of Kingsport. It is owned by the City of Greeneville and Greene County. It has one runway that is 6302 feet long and 100 feet wide. While no commercial airlines fly into the airport, it services both private and corporate clients. In addition, the airport rents t-hangars and aircraft. Aspiring pilots can take flight lessons at Greeneville-Greene.
Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport
246 Airport Road
Greeneville, TN 37745
423-639-6275
Elizabethton Municipal Airport is just over 35 miles east of Kingsport. Located in Carter County, Tennessee, the airport services northeastern Tennessee, western North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Both private and charter aircraft use this airport. Services at the airport include heated hangars, airplane washing and a flight school. It also provides amenities such as a pilot lounge, snooze and exercise rooms and wireless Internet.
Elizabethton Municipal Airport
415 Highway 91
Elizabethton, TN 37643
423-543-2801
elizabethtonairport.com
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is located 114 miles from Kingsport, Tennessee. It is the closest major airport to Kingsport with 120 arrivals and departures every day. It offers non-stop flights to 19 domestic destinations including New York (La Guardia), Chicago, Denver and several cities in Florida. Eight major airlines service the airport with Delta and Allegiant Air providing the most flights into and out of Knoxville.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
2055 Alcoa Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
856-342-3000
tys.org
