TYS Today
Decent day. Departures at 76%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at TYS. 76% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 73%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is 118 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, GSP is the better bet right now.
TYS Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at McGhee Tyson Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 20-point swing at TYS. The early morning block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 84%. Hit 55% around 10pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (76% vs 81%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
TYS has been bouncing between 38% and 87%. Best day was Apr 16 at 87%. Worst was Mar 16 at 38%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how TYS runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About TYS Delays
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 76% on-time departures and 74% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
McGhee Tyson Airport has averaged 76% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
McGhee Tyson Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include GSP (Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport). When TYS is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from McGhee Tyson Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.