From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

Have you ever wondered what all goes in to recruiting new airlines to an airport? In this episode, special guest Jim Evans, Vice President of Marketing and Air Service Development at TYS, talks about how his department attracts and retains new airlines and new destinations for McGhee Tyson Airport.

This episode features an overview of airport finances, discusses airport revenues and expenses, and explains a recent parking garage equipment upgrade at McGhee Tyson Airport.

In this episode, we talk with special guests from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and learn more about their organization’s mission as well as what passengers should do when traveling with children, vaulting poles, firearms, The Walking Dead souvenirs, and more!

2016 was a busy year filled with many unique aviation experiences at McGhee Tyson Airport. In this episode, we'll touch on a few of the year's highlights and also discuss what's to come in 2017.

In this episode, we speak with the Vice President of Operations at McGhee Tyson Airport and hear what the operations department does to make sure the airport is open and operational during winter weather events.

The holidays are one of the busiest travel times of the year at McGhee Tyson Airport. This episode mentions important information and tips that will make your holiday travels more enjoyable.

This episode highlights one of the biggest construction projects in the airport's history: the Airfield Modernization Project. Special guest Bryan White, Vice President of Engineering.

This episode highlights a current construction project at McGhee Tyson Airport: the water feature renovation. We bring in a special guest to talk about the project timeline, its benefits, and interesting findings on the job site.

In this episode, we look back at the Smoky Mountain Air Show and the donations made to several community organizations, including HonorAir Knoxville. We also tease the upcoming fall podcast line-up.

2015 was an exciting year at McGhee Tyson Airport. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the highlights, and what to expect in 2016.