Tennessee's Air Travel: Exploring The State's Airport Count

Tennessee is a state in the US that is home to several airports. The state's air traffic is focused on two airports: Nashville International Airport and Memphis International Airport. Both airports offer regular international and domestic flights to major US cities. However, Tennessee has several other airports spread throughout the state.

Characteristics	Values
Number of Airports in Tennessee	343
Number of Major Airports	6
Number of Commercial Airports	5
Airports with Regular International Flights	Nashville Airport and Memphis Airport

Tennessee's six major airports

Tennessee has 343 airports located within the state, according to GlobalAir.com. Of these, six are considered major airports:

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville International Airport is one of the medium-sized airports in the US, serving the city of Nashville. The airport is located about 10 kilometres from the city centre and offers a large variety of routes, including domestic destinations and some European airports. More than 15 airlines serve the airport, with about 500 daily departures. Southwest Airlines is the airline with the most passengers at the airport. The airport is known for its innovative Arts at the Airport programme, featuring live music performances and rotating visual art exhibits.

Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis International Airport is an international airport serving Memphis and the entire Shelby County. The airport is located 11 kilometres southeast of the city and serves mostly domestic routes. The airport has one terminal and serves about five million passengers, mostly through Delta and Southwest Airlines. Transport options to and from the airport include MATA public transport, shuttles, taxis, and cabs.

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

McGhee Tyson Airport serves the Knoxville metro area from the town of Alcoa, approximately 12 miles south of the city. Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, and United operate flights year-round, with about 120 daily flights, 20 of which are nonstop. The airport accommodates more than two million passengers a year. Several chain restaurants and two marketplace-style stores are available for dining and shopping options.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Also known as Lovell Field, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is located about 10 miles from downtown Chattanooga. The airport offers nonstop flights to and from a handful of destinations on the eastern half of the country. Delta, United, American Airlines, and Allegiant operate flights from this airport. The airport features an on-site solar farm that supplies 100% of its energy requirements, making it the first in the world to earn a LEED Platinum rating for its terminal.

Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)

Tri-Cities Regional Airport serves several counties in northeastern Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, western North Carolina, and southeastern Kentucky. The airport is located three miles off Interstate 81 at exit 63 in Blountville. Delta, American Airlines, and Allegiant operate flights to four hubs: Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Orlando. Allegiant also offers a seasonal route to St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida. The airport has both long- and short-term parking lots located directly across from the terminal.

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is located near Jackson, Tennessee, about 10 kilometres from the city centre. The airport is served by Air Choice One.

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Tennessee's smaller airports

Tennessee has 37 airports spread throughout the state, including five commercial airports. The remaining 32 airports are smaller, regional airports.

Marion County Airport

Marion County Airport, also known as Brown Field, is a general aviation airport.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport

This airport is located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field

This airport is a general aviation airport located in Crossville, Tennessee.

Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport

This airport is located in Greeneville, Tennessee.

McMinn County Airport

McMinn County Airport is a general aviation airport.

Moore-Murrell Airport

Moore-Murrell Airport is a general aviation airport located in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Maury County Airport

Maury County Airport is a local airport located in Columbia, Tennessee.

Millington Regional Jetport

This airport is located in Millington, Tennessee.

Henry County Airport

Henry County Airport is a general aviation airport located in Paris, Tennessee.

Warren County Memorial Airport

Warren County Memorial Airport is a general aviation airport located in McMinnville, Tennessee.

Covington Municipal Airport

Covington Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport located in Covington, Tennessee.

Shelbyville Municipal Airport

Shelbyville Municipal Airport, also known as Bomar Field, is a general aviation airport located in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Tullahoma Regional Airport

Tullahoma Regional Airport, also known as WM Northern Field, is a local airport located in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Lebanon Municipal Airport

Lebanon Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport located in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Everett-Stewart Regional Airport

Everett-Stewart Regional Airport is a local airport located in Everett, Tennessee.

Sumner County Regional

Sumner County Regional is a local airport located in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Johnson County Airport

Johnson County Airport is a general aviation airport located in Mountain City, Tennessee.

Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport

Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport is a general aviation airport located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Rockwood Municipal Airport

Rockwood Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport located in Rockwood, Tennessee.

Centerville Municipal Airport

Centerville Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport located in Centerville, Tennessee.

Franklin County Airport

Franklin County Airport is a general aviation airport located in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Fayetteville Municipal Airport

Fayetteville Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport located in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

Monroe County Airport

Monroe County Airport is a general aviation airport located in Madisonville, Tennessee.

Tellico Plains Municipal Airport

Tellico Plains Municipal Airport is a local airport located in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is a general aviation airport located in Sparta, Tennessee.

Winchester Municipal Airport

Winchester Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport located in Winchester, Tennessee.

Beech River Regional Airport

Beech River Regional Airport is a general aviation airport located in Lexington, Tennessee.

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International airports in Tennessee

Tennessee has five commercial airports spread throughout the state, including two international airports: Nashville International Airport and Memphis International Airport.

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville International Airport is one of the medium-sized airports in the US, serving the city of Nashville. The airport is located about 10 kilometres from the city, and is accessible by car or public bus. It is served by more than 15 airlines, with about 500 daily departures. The airport connects Nashville with major US cities and some European airports, including London, England; Toronto, Canada; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Cancun, Mexico. The airport is served by major US carriers like Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, American Airlines, United, and Spirit. Nashville International Airport is the busiest airport in Tennessee, with over 12 million passengers a year.

Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis International Airport is an international airport serving Memphis and the entire Shelby County. The airport is located 11 kilometres southeast of the city and serves mostly domestic routes. The airport has one terminal, serving about 5 million passengers, mostly by Delta and Southwest Airlines. As for transport options, there is MATA public transport, shuttles, taxis, and cabs. The airport is served by Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest, and United, among other regional airlines.

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Domestic travel in Tennessee

The state's air traffic is focused on its two largest airports: Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM). Both offer regular international and domestic flights to major US cities and, in the case of Nashville, some European destinations. These airports are served by major US carriers such as Delta, American, and United, with Southwest Airlines being the carrier with the most passengers at Nashville.

In addition to these major hubs, Tennessee is home to several smaller commercial airports, including:

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) serving Knoxville
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), also known as Lovell Field
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) serving northeastern Tennessee and parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) serving Jackson

These smaller airports offer a mix of regional and domestic flights, connecting Tennessee to the rest of the country.

When travelling domestically within Tennessee, passengers can expect a range of ground transportation options at the state's airports, including rental cars, taxis, limo services, and ride-sharing options such as Lyft and Uber. Many downtown hotels also provide complimentary shuttle services for their guests, and public buses are available at some airports.

Some of the airports, like Nashville International, offer unique experiences such as live music performances and art exhibitions as part of their concessions programs, giving travellers a taste of local culture and music.

Tennessee's airports vary in size and capacity, but they all contribute to the state's domestic travel network, making it convenient for passengers to reach their final destinations within the state.

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Tennessee's private airports

Tennessee has a total of 343 airports spread across the state, including both public and private airports. While the names of all the private airports in Tennessee are not available, here is a list of some notable private-use airports in the state: