Meeting someone at Knoxville Airport.
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS · KTYS), Tennessee, United States. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Knoxville Airport
Make a sign for TYS Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
McGhee Tyson Airport is one of Knoxville's main airports and may have more than one terminal. Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app before you set off, and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at TYS, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals clear US Customs and Border Protection before they reach the arrivals hall, which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Domestic flights have no passport control, so passengers can be out within 15 minutes with hand luggage.
Knoxville runs on America/New York time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of TYS: Asheville AVL (138 km), Chattanooga CHA (139 km), Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport TRI (160 km), Greer GSP (190 km), Atlanta DeKalb Peachtree PDK (217 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Knoxville?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like TYS usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at TYS?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at TYS right now?
Knoxville runs on America/New York time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at TYS without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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