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Regional gateway serving the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee and Virginia.
Opened
1931
Location
Blountville, United States
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI/KTRI) is a public airport located in Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, serving the combined metropolitan area of Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol — collectively known as the Tri-Cities region straddling the Tennessee-Virginia border.
The airport offers commercial service connecting the region to major hub airports, primarily through American Airlines and its regional partners. It handles both passenger and cargo operations and serves as an important transportation link for a region otherwise distant from large international airports.
The facility is owned and operated by the Tri-Cities Airport Authority and has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years to modernize its terminal and runway capabilities.
Terminals
The airport features a single passenger terminal building with a modest number of gates serving regional commercial flights.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the Tri-Cities area is primarily by personal vehicle or rental car, with the airport situated along US Highway 11W and near Interstate 81.
Airlines here
American Airlines (via American Eagle regional partners) provides the primary scheduled commercial service at TRI.
Notable facts
- ›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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
