TYS Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for TYS.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 77%. That is a 23-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is 118 miles away and running 67% 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 23-point swing at TYS. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 80%, last week 78%. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
TYS has been bouncing between 57% and 89%. Best day was Sep 9 at 89%. Worst was Jun 28 at 57%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how TYS runs.
About TYS Delays
McGhee Tyson Airport has averaged 80% 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.