KTRI

VFR

TRI-CITIES

BRISTOL/JOHNSON/KINGSPORT · TENNESSEE

Elev
1,518.6'
Longest RWY
8,000'05/23
Tower
06:00–00:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Before you fly into KTRI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–00:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,518.6'
MSL · field 1,518.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +5 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KTRI

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KTRI 280053Z 13007G16KT 10SM FEW170 SCT250 19/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP158 T01940083
Wind
130° @ 7G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,202 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
12 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
TRI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GENE COSSEY
Address
2525 HWY 75, SUITE 301, BLOUNTVILLE TN 37617

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA
NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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130° · 7 kt
RWY 09
082°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 082° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,519 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2336° / 216°8,000 ftASPHStandard L
09/27Favored82° / 262°4,443 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
058,000'8,000'8,000'8,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)142', trees, 5040' from thr, 1037' R of cntrln, slope 34
238,000'8,000'8,000'8,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)ALSF247', trees, 1900' from thr, 650' R of cntrln, slope 40
094,443'4,443'4,321'4,321'
274,443'4,443'4,184'4,057'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 05
LS · CAT I
BON
111.5
RWY 23
LS · CAT II
TRI
109.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KTRI · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • Aircraft with wingspan more than 79 feet are restricted from using taxiway A between taxiway Y and the approach end of runway 05 when aircraft with wingspan more than 79 feet are using runway 05/23.Show FAA
  • Runway 09/27 is unavailable when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27The pavement classification rating value for runway 09/27 is 380/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value for runway 05/23 is 560/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is a U.S. Customs user fee airport.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe Cities of Bristol, Tennessee; Bristol, Virginia; Johnson City and Kingsport, Tennessee; and the Counties of Washington and Sullivan. The Tri Cities Airport Authority sets policy and has financial authority for the airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KTRI

Answer card
ICAO
KTRI
Name
TRI-CITIES
Location
BRISTOL/JOHNSON/KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE
Elevation
1,518.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,518.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-0000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 8,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
18
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Tri-Cities Airport sits in Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport, Tennessee. Field elevation is 1,518.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 05/23 at 8,000 ft. Runway 09/27 is 4,443 ft. The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 05 and 23.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the common pattern reference near 2,519 ft MSL. Tri-Cities is a U.S. Customs user fee airport. Birds are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. Runway 09/27 is unavailable when the tower is closed.

Tri-City Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist support. For clearance delivery, if you cannot reach Flight Service on the published frequency, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. Large aircraft crews should note the published taxiway restriction near runway 05. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTRI?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 2,519 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What are the tower hours at Tri-Cities Airport?
The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. Plan your arrival and departure with that window in mind.
Which ILS approaches are available at KTRI?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 05 and 23.
What is the longest runway at KTRI?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway. It is 8,000 ft of asphalt.
Is runway 09/27 available when the tower is closed?
No. The published remarks say runway 09/27 is unavailable when the tower is closed.
Which FBO is on the field at KTRI?
Tri-City Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist support.
Is KTRI a Customs airport?
Yes. The airport is listed as a U.S. Customs user fee airport. Verify current entry requirements with the airport operator before arrival.
Are there any operational cautions at KTRI?
Bird activity is published for the airport. There is also a taxiway restriction for aircraft with wingspans over 79 ft near runway 05 when similar aircraft are using runway 05/23.

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