KTRI
Airport
Tri-Cities
Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport, Tennessee

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:TRI / KTRI (Tango-Romeo-India)
Lat/Lng:36.4752088889, -82.407415
36-28-30.7520N, 082-24-26.6940W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 06/07/2023
Elevation:1518 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 06/07/2023
Magnetic Variation:07W,(2020), [-7W (2025)]
Sectional:CINCINNATI
From City:12nm SW of Bristol/Johnson/Kingsport

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:12/1937
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 0600-0000 (local)
Type:ATCT-TRACON
Hours:18
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:D,E,Class D Svc 0600-2400; Other Times Class E
Tower Radar:ASR,0600-2400
ARTCC:Atlanta(ZTL)Atlanta Center
FSS:Nashville FSS(BNA)
NOTAMs and Weather:TRINOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Segmented Circle:yes
Lights:Sunset-Sunrise
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I B S 05/1973

Communications

CTAF:119.500
UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 423-218-2712 118.25
ATIS:118.25
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Tri City Tower'
119.5,257.8
Ground:
Contact 'Tri City Ground'
121.7,348.6
Approach:
Contact 'TRI CITY' Approach (0600-0000 local)
317.5 ;228-046,349.0 ;047-227,125.5 ;228-046,
134.425 ;047-227
Contact 'ATLANTA ARTCC' Approach (0000-0600 local)
128.05
Departure:
Contact 'TRI CITY' Departure (0600-0000 local)
317.5 ;228-046,349.0 ;047-227,125.5 ;228-046,
134.425 ;047-227
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--TRSA 317.5 ;228-046
--TRSA 349.0 ;047-227
--TRSA 125.5 ;228-046
--TRSA 134.425 ;047-227
--IC 349.0 ;047-227
--IC 134.425 ;047-227
Master Provides:ARTS-II
LLWAS
TRSA Contact Approach Control
Tower Remarks:Approach/Departure Service Provided by Atlanta ARTCC on Frequencies 127.85/269.3 (Glade Springs RCAG) When Tri City Approach Control Closed.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Bristol Johnson Kingsport
Cities of Bristol, Tn; Bristol, Va; Johnson City & Kingsport, Tn; Counties of Washington & Sullivan. Tri Cities Airport Authority Sets Policy and Has Financial Authority for the Airport.
2525 Hwy 75, Suite 301
Blountville, Tn 37617
(423) 325-6000
Manager:Gene Cossey
2525 Hwy 75, Suite 301
Blountville, Tn 37617
(423) 325-6001

Runways

Runways:05/23
09/27

Runway 05/23

Length:8000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 06/07/2023
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):44 /F/A/X/T, 44 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength High (represents CBR >e; 13), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 112,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 336,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 05 End 23
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8000 feet8000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8000 feet8000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8000 feet8000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):8000 feet8000 feet
True Alignment:043,(036 Magnetic)223,(216 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILSILS
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:1488.2' MSL1517.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:1498.2' MSL1518.3' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:55' AGL55' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, RolloutTouchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes
Objects:TreesTrees
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:34:140:1
Object Height:142' AGL47' AGL
Object Distance:5040' Along centerline
1037' Left of centerline
1900' Along centerline
650' Right of centerline

Runway 09/27

Length:4443 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 06/07/2023
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):6 /F/B/X/T, 6 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 22,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 09 End 27
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):4443 feet4443 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):4443 feet4443 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):4321 feet4184 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):4321 feet4057 feet
True Alignment:089,(082 Magnetic)269,(262 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 128'
Elevation at End:1518.5' MSL1508.6' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 1508.1' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:1518.6' MSL1517.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 32' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:20:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

E80-US Customs User Fee Airport.
for Cd If Una to Contact on FSS Frequency, Contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.
Runway 09/27 Unavailable When Tower Closed.
Aircraft with Wingspan More than 79 ft are Rstrd from Using Taxiway a Between Taxiway Y and Approach End Runway 05 When Aircraft with Wingspan More than 79 ft Using Runway 05/23.
Birds on & in Vicinity of the Aprt.

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