From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

Like a beacon leading a plane to the runway, this podcast guides you through the innerworkings of one of the nation’s fastest-growing airports. In episodes shorter than a flight from Knoxville to Atlanta, join us as we share stories about aviation in East

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Vegetation Management

Posted August 22, 2017 • 00:21:15

In this episode, we discuss vegetation management, also known as mowing and lawn care maintenance. We bring in three special guests from the airport...

Air Service 101

Posted July 26, 2017 • 00:24:36

Have you ever wondered what all goes in to recruiting new airlines to an airport? In this episode, special guest Jim Evans, Vice President of Marketing...

The Business of Airports

Posted March 31, 2017 • 00:26:01

This episode features an overview of airport finances, discusses airport revenues and expenses, and explains a recent parking garage equipment upgrade...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Posted February 17, 2017 • 00:27:41

In this episode, we talk with special guests from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and learn more about their organization’s mission...

Episode 12 | A Reivew of 2016

Posted January 30, 2017 • 00:14:18

2016 was a busy year filled with many unique aviation experiences at McGhee Tyson Airport. In this episode, we'll touch on a few of the year's highlights...