Discover Tri-Cities Airport: Your Gateway to Adventure

Ready to embark on your next adventure? Look no further than Tri-Cities Airport (TRI), the premier air transportation provider for Northeast Tennessee and beyond. With a range of services tailored to diverse travelers, TRI ensures that every journey begins with convenience and comfort. Partnered with leading airlines such as Allegiant, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, TRI offers non-stop service to key destinations including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Orlando, and St. Petersburg. Whether travelers are journeying for business or leisure, TRI connects them to over 250 cities worldwide with just one connection, making their travel experience seamless and efficient. Additionally, TRI’s robust general aviation services, in collaboration with Tri-City Aviation, provide private and charter aircraft services.

Situated at the heart of Northeast Tennessee, TRI serves as the central hub for residents and businesses across the region. Within just twenty minutes passengers can be in downtown Bristol, Johnson City or Kingsport. Another fifteen to twenty minutes further and passengers can find themselves in Abingdon, VA or Erwin, Elizabethton, or Greeneville, TN. Boone, NC as well as popular ski resorts like Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain are all just over an hour and a half drive time from the airport.

Flying local isn’t just about reaching a destination—it’s about supporting the local community. By choosing TRI as the departure point, travelers are investing in the growth and prosperity of Northeast Tennessee. Say goodbye to long drives and inconvenient connections. Make TRI the go-to airport and experience the ease and convenience of flying local.

Chasing sunsets along the Appalachian Trail.

Prioritizing passenger satisfaction, TRI provides a hassle-free airport experience. From navigating the main terminal to breezing through security, our dedicated team ensures that every journey is smooth and stress-free. With a commitment to cleanliness and hospitality, TRI has earned praise as “a hidden gem” and “super friendly and helpful” from travelers worldwide. TRI has grown considerably in recent years, adding service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), completing the preparation of TRI Aerospace Park, and opening the region’s only Global Entry Enrollment Center. Despite its growth, TRI remains inherently passenger-friendly.

With exciting developments on the horizon for the Tri-Cities region, TRI stands ready to play a pivotal role in fostering growth. Projects like the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, set to open its doors this summer, represent just one aspect of the area’s expanding landscape. In January 2024, Realtor.com, in collaboration with the Wall Street Journal, recognized the burgeoning potential of the region, ranking Johnson City 9th on the Emerging Housing Markets Index, with Kingsport and Bristol closely following at 14th. These rankings underscore the region’s appeal as a vibrant and thriving community, poised for continued growth and opportunity.