Tri-Cities Airport News

Airport Authority Receives $4.1 Million TDOT Grant for Aerospace Park Blountville, TN. – The Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) has been awarded a $4.1 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Aeronautics Economic Development Fund to further the development of its Aerospace Park. The purpose of the Fund is to advance job creation and investment opportunities in aerospace industry, …

Passenger On-Time Arrival Required   Blountville, TN – Have you dealt with the stress of almost missing a flight, or actually missing a flight? It happens to passengers on a daily basis throughout the aviation system. Tri-Cities Airport would like to remind our passengers it is crucial to arrive at the airport on time (2 hours early) to ensure they …

For Immediate Release June 26, 2017 TSA to display/discuss prohibited items from TRI Wednesday   BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will address the media Wednesday, June 28 on prohibited items found at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) to remind passengers about what is and isn’t allowed aboard aircraft when traveling. WHO:             Mark Howell, TSA Regional Spokesperson WHAT:          Interviews and …

For Immediate Release June 23, 2017 Delta Flight Lands Safely at TRI   Blountville, TN – At approx. 5:16 PM Tri-Cities Airport was alerted that Delta Air Lines flight 1534 flying to Atlanta from Indianapolis reported smoke in the cockpit and would be diverting to TRI. The plane landed safely at TRI at approximately 5:36 PM, and the alert was …

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2017 Remains of World War II Veteran to Return to East Tennessee Greene County Native to be Laid to Rest After More than 70 Years NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice of United States Army Private First Class Reece Gass of Greeneville …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 25, 2017   TRI Accounting Department Receives GFOA Award Blountville, TN – For the 18th consecutive year, the Tri-Cities Airport Authority has been awarded a certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Certificate …

Blountville, TN—New parking rates will go into effect beginning June 1, 2017, at Tri-Cities Airport. The new rates were approved by the Tri-Cities Airport Authority today. Current parking rates were last adjusted in 2010. Parking revenue provides approximately 32% of the airport’s total operating revenue. Airport officials report that developing additional operating revenue to meet projected operating expenditures is needed. …

Office Space Available in the Airport Terminal Building 453 square feet consisting of two offices, walk in storage area, and a kitchenette. Call early and choose your colors and tenant specifics. Amenities include security, all utilities, parking. Available Office Space: Suite 126