What to Expect if Traveling to FL, TX or SC from TYS this Summer

TYS and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Where Modern Transportation Meets Nature’s Wonders: Did you know that McGhee Tyson Airport is just one hour away from the most visited national park in the US? More than 12 million people visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park each year, generating a more than $1 billion economic impact for our r... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

36 min listen

8+ Decades of Aviation History in East Tennessee: Aviation has played a crucial role in the development and growth of East Tennessee since the early 1900s. As McGhee Tyson Airport celebrates its 84th Anniversary, this podcast highlights some of the inspirational people and aviation milestones that hav... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

38 min listen

What Do AUS, RDU, and TYS Have in Common? A Podcast!: In celebration of International Podcast Day, we bring you a podcast episode all about airport podcasts. We speak with the podcasts hosts from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (podcast: The Austin Approach) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

38 min listen

Help Wanted: New Trends in Hiring within the Aviation Industry: A lot has changed in aviation hiring practices in the past two years. Some of the change is the direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, while some attribute the change to a Silver Tsunami. Never heard that term before? Us either! by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

27 min listen

Airline Pandemic Progress: From Rescue to Recovery: Airlines for America (A4A) is a leading voice in advocating for crucial measures and policies that promote safety, security and a thriving US airline industry. In this episode, Rebecca Spicer, Senior Vice President of Communications for A4A, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

30 min listen

Hot Tips for Summer Travel: Traveling this summer? You’re not alone! With more people taking to the skies this summer, this episode provides you with six quick tips you can take to make your travel experience simple and safe. From parking tips to COVID-19 resources, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

14 min listen

TYS is Lit: The Facts About Airport Lighting: Airfield lighting is one of the many requirements that keep an airport compliant with the FAA’s Part 139 Certification. Have you ever wondered what the different airfield lighting colors signify? Or how much time and resources it takes to keep the airp... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

28 min listen

Clear Skies for General Aviation…Even During A Pandemic: The general aviation industry has experienced more than five consecutive years of growth, even throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. Serving this industry, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest general aviation association in Ame... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

28 min listen

How TYS & Local Municipalities are ‘Leveling the Playing Field’ for Minority-Owned Businesses: Episode Description This episode explores the vast amount of resources available to minority-owned businesses through airports and their local municipalities. Alan Jones, Director of Administration and DBE Liasion Officer with the Metropolitan Knoxvill... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

35 min listen

Discussing What’s Upcoming and the Unknowns for 2021 at TYS: It's a new year, and we're diving into another year of aviation-related podcast topics for your listening and learning pleasure. From new flights launching soon to what to expect when you enter the airport terminal building, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

20 min listen

You Asked, Experts Answer: 20+ Q&As about Air Travel & TYS: Travelers have a lot of questions these days about what to expect at the airport and when onboard an airplane. In this episode, we answer 20+ of those frequently asked questions. We don’t just answer them— we take a deep dive into the questions with s... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

42 min listen

TSA Update: ‘Stay Healthy. Stay Secure’ + REAL ID: Along with airlines and airports across the country, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is having to adapt its security checkpoint procedures in order to comply with current pandemic protocols. TSA's new campaign, 'Stay Healthy. by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

20 min listen

COVID-19 Safety Measures from an Airline’s Perspective: Air Filtration, Antimicrobial Protectant, and More: Airlines are taking major steps forward in preparing their aircraft for travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we speak with Hilarie Grey, Managing Director of Corporate Communications for Allegiant Air, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

26 min listen

Insight and Advice On Traveling During A Pandemic: Making the decision to travel by air during a pandemic can be stressful. You may be curious about the boarding process or interested in how airlines are handling food and beverage service onboard the airplane. by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

37 min listen

Fluctuations of Passenger Travel and Air Cargo at TYS During COVID-19: Since March of 2020, COVID-19 has taken a toll on the aviation industry both here at McGhee Tyson Airport as well as around the world. Following our previous COVID-19 podcast, in this episode we discuss how operations and flight plans have changed as p... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

26 min listen

Special Edition: COVID-19- The Pandemic’s Impact on TYS and the Aviation Industry: Over the course of two months, daily operations in the aviation industry quickly ground to a halt due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The effects were felt in airports around the globe. In this episode, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

50 min listen

Designing a Website for ALL Audiences: Airport websites have to meet the informational expectations of a lot of user groups. From novice travelers to seasoned frequent fliers, the website has to be easy to use and function for all parties. This episode explores the meticulous process McGhee... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

28 min listen

134th Air Refueling Wing: Delivering ‘Beans, Beds, & Bullets’: Not only does McGhee Tyson Airport see constant commercial and general aviation traffic, military aviation plays a large role in the overall operations at TYS as well. In this episode, we speak with the Wing Commander of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

22 min listen

Newest Amenity at TYS: A Mamava Pod: Episode Description by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

24 min listen

Inside this Episode: 140 Years of McGhee Tyson Airport Experience: A lot has happened over the years at McGhee Tyson Airport. From the kick off of the 1982 World’s Fair, to the roaring engines of the first jumbo jets to enter the market, to the aftermath of 9/11, TYS has continued adapt to meet the challenges it has ... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

33 min listen

Ensuring Public Safety, One Passenger at a Time: Whether it's assisting travelers in medical emergencies, training for an aircraft rescue and firefighting simulation, or assisting in Presidential visits, the Department of Public Safety at McGhee Tyson Airport is critical to passenger safety and the c... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

24 min listen

Personal Insights on TYS From Its Top Executive: Managing people, resources and public expectation at one of the nation’s top 100 airports is a full-time job for Patrick Wilson, President of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Daily, he oversees the operation of McGhee Tyson Airport with h... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

23 min listen

Inside Aircraft Maintenance: The Intricacies of Keeping Commercial Aircraft Safe: Commercial airplanes are very similar to cars-- not in size, but in the fact that they require routine maintenance and safety checks. In this episode, learn how Endeavor Air plans and performs routine and emergency maintenance on Delta's Bombardier CRJ... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

30 min listen

Full Flights, Full Hearts: The Busy Holiday Travel Season at TYS: Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest time of year at airports around the U.S. and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is no different. With the increase in passenger traffic, TYS offers unique programs to entertain and educate travelers. by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

29 min listen

General Aviation at the Island: While general aviation (GA) might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of aviation, did you know that there are actually more registered GA aircraft than commercial aircraft in the U.S.? In this episode, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

21 min listen

FIDS, BIDS, and WiFi, Oh My!: What do FIDS, BIDS, shared tenant services, access control, and WiFi have in common? They are technology services provide by the Airport Authority that passengers couldn’t travel without. In this episode, hear from MKAA’s technology staff about their c... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

30 min listen

How the University of Tennessee Athletic Department Utilizes Private Charter Flights: Regardless of the sport or the destination, the University of Tennessee Athletic Department relies heavily on private charter flights to get student athletes to away games or competitions in a safe and timely manner. In this episode, David Elliott, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

37 min listen

IROPS, SEADOG, HURREVAC: Impacts of Inclement Weather at Airports: Inclement weather in the form of rain, snow, sleet and strong winds can have a significant impact on airport operations. Learn how McGhee Tyson Airport handles turbulent weather in East Tennessee as well as how they lend a helping hand when natural dis... by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

28 min listen

Using Research and Technology to Combat Aviation Threats: Ever wonder how airport security technology is selected? In this episode, Scott Broyles, President & CEO of National Safe Skies Alliance, discusses the processes and research that go into the selection of security technologies found at airports today. by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

33 min listen

Airport Branding: It’s More Than Just A Plane Picture: Every day millions of travelers pass through airports around the world and often use directional signage and other design elements to successfully navigate the terminal building. From wayfinding to multi-faceted branding campaigns, by From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

31 min listen

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