Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
Blountville, United States
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
Regional gateway serving the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee and Virginia.
- ›Serves the combined Tri-Cities metro area of Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, TN/VA.
- ›Located at an elevation of approximately 1,519 feet above sea level.
- ›The airport has two runways, with the primary runway (23/5) stretching over 8,000 feet.
- ›The Tri-Cities region sits near the intersection of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by the Tri-Cities Airport Authority, a bi-state body.
Tri-Cities Regional Airport, officially serving the Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City metro area, sits in Blountville, Tennessee near the Virginia border. Opened in 1931 and modernized over the decades, it serves as the primary commercial aviation hub for the Tri-Cities region of the southern Appalachians. The airport offers a relaxed, manageable travel experience with connections to major hubs via regional carriers.
- Main Terminal — A single consolidated terminal housing all airline gates, ticketing, security, and baggage claim in a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
- Rental cars from major agencies including Hertz, Enterprise, and National on-site
- Taxis and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) available at the arrivals curb
- Hotel courtesy shuttles from select nearby properties
- Personal vehicle pickup via the short-term and long-term parking lots on airport grounds
- Holiday Inn Express Blountville
- Hampton Inn Bristol
- Courtyard by Marriott Kingsport
- Comfort Inn Blountville
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Bristol
Inside the terminal, travelers will find a limited but sufficient selection of grab-and-go snacks, coffee, and casual dining options near the gate area. The surrounding Blountville area and nearby Bristol offer a broader range of Southern and Appalachian cuisine, barbecue joints, and chain restaurants within a short drive. Passengers are advised to dine before arriving, as terminal food options are modest given the airport's regional size.
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure — security lines can move quickly but schedules can be tight with regional connections.
- Parking is affordable and plentiful; the long-term lot is a short walk from the terminal.
- Check your connecting hub carefully — most flights route through Charlotte, Philadelphia, or Atlanta.
- The Tennessee-Virginia state line runs through nearby Bristol; visiting the famous Bristol Motor Speedway or downtown State Street is worth a detour.
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