Runway 05R at McGhee Tyson Airport is the eastbound runway end at KTYS in Knoxville, Tennessee. The opposite end is 23L. Runway 05R has a magnetic heading of 45°. It is 9,000 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is right traffic for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 05R. KTYS is a controlled field with a tower. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 05R
Based on the current METAR wind at KTYS.
- Headwind
- -10.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 5.1 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 155°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 23L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 05R
RIGHT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 39°M
- Crosswind: turn right to 129°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (219°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 39°M for Runway 05R
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 05R at KTYS?
Runway 05R has a magnetic heading of 45°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is runway 05R at KTYS left or right traffic?
Runway 05R uses right traffic. Use the current Chart Supplement for any current pattern notes.
What is the length of runway 05R at KTYS?
Runway 05R is 9,000 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 05R at KTYS?
The surface is asphalt.
Does runway 05R have an ILS approach at KTYS?
No ILS is published for runway 05R.
What is the opposite end of runway 05R at KTYS?
The opposite end is 23L.