4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Previous review was: Fast, efficient, kind people, clean, fast baggage.”
A C5★ on Google
Airports / Tennessee / TRI
Medium airport · TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport.
Blountville, Tennessee · 1,519 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
1,194 ratings
0
Operators based
1,519
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Blountville, TennesseeELEV 1,519 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
1,194
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,519
Field elevation
feet above sea level
63
Nearest alternate
nm to AVL
Field standing
63 nm
To the nearest alternate
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).
Overview
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (KTRI / TRI) is a mid-sized airport serving Blountville, Tennessee. The airport sits 1,519 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into TRI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Asheville Regional Airport (AVL, 63 nm), Hickory Regional Airport (HKY, 66 nm), and Mercer County Airport (BLF, 76 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,000-foot paved runway, TRI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from TRI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Blountville.
1 FBO serves KTRI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Tri-City Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOur corporate facilities at Tri-City Aviation are located on the northwestern end of runway 05/23 in the Tri-City Regional Airport’s designed General Aviation Area. Collectively, these facilities consist of approximately 97,000 square feet of hangar space, 10,000 square feet of administrative area including corporate aviation offices, and over 520,000 square feet of apron area.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 06:00-22:00; on call 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Previous review was: Fast, efficient, kind people, clean, fast baggage.”
A C5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Previous review was: Fast, efficient, kind people, clean, fast baggage.”
A C5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KTRI
IATA
TRI
FAA / Local
TRI
Elevation
1,519 ft
Coordinates
36.4752° N · 82.4074° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TN fields
state range 320–1,953 ft
At 1,519 ft, TRI sits higher than 85% of the 41 Tennessee fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,000 ft
- 05/238,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/274,443 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,000 ft
TRI's 8,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 63nmAVLAsheville Regional AirportAsheville
- 66nmHKYHickory Regional AirportHickory
- 76nmBLFMercer County AirportBluefield
- 80nmKJKLJulian Carroll AirportJackson
- 87nmTYSMcGhee Tyson AirportKnoxville/Maryville
- 89nmLOZLondon-Corbin Airport/Magee FieldLondon
Location
Open the full mapKTRI · Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · Blountville, TN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TRI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 208 nm | 53m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 278 nm | 1h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 418 nm | 1h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 471 nm | 1h 30m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Boston (BED) | 628 nm | 1h 52m |
| Miami (MIA) | 650 nm | 1h 55m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 745 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TRI?
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport's longest paved runway is 8,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TRI?
- Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport?
- One FBO serves TRI: Tri-City Aviation. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to TRI?
- The closest alternate is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 63 nm away, followed by Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) at 66 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TRI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 53m (208 nm), Washington DC about 1h 3m (278 nm), Chicago about 1h 22m (418 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.