TYS Today
Decent day. Departures at 78%, arrivals slightly better at 82%. Late morning flights ran 16 points better than afternoon. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 83%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at TYS. 78% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 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: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 83%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 67%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is 118 miles away and running 88% 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
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 16-point swing at TYS. The late morning block runs at 83%. 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 83%. Hit 0% around 11pm, peaked at 91% around 9am. A 91-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 73%, last week 75%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
TYS has been bouncing between 62% and 89%. Best day was Jun 3 at 89%. Worst was May 22 at 62%. 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 78% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
McGhee Tyson Airport has averaged 73% 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 airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.