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Tri-Cities Airport Breaks Monthly Passenger Record in June
Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) is excited to share that June was a record-breaking month for passenger travel. A new all-time high for monthly passenger traffic was set, with a total of 49,014 travelers flying through the airport. This milestone surpasses the previous monthly passenger record of 45,557 passengers set in October 2024. The announcement comes just weeks after TRI unveiled new airline service and routes, further signaling strong momentum and demand for air travel in the region. “We’re excited to share this accomplishment, especially on the heels of our new airline and route announcement,” said Trevor Rice, Director of Marketing &…
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Tri-Cities Airport Breaks Monthly Passenger Record in June
Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) is excited to share that June was a record-breaking month for passenger travel. A new all-time high…
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Tri-Cities Airport Welcomes Breeze Airways with Two New Nonstop Routes
New airline brings nonstop service to Orlando, FL and Washington, D.C. Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) announced today that Breeze Airways will…
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Fly TRI and Step Right Into History at the MLB Speedway Classic!
Baseball fans, mark your calendars for Saturday, August 2, 2025—a day when history takes the field at Bristol Motor Speedway…
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Aircraft Incident at Tri-Cities Airport
An incident involving a Beechcraft Bonanza Model V35 occurred at Tri‑Cities Airport over the weekend. Below are the final details…
Tri-Cities Airport’s Fly Local Campaign Earns Top Awards
Tri-Cities Airport’s “Fly Local” campaign continues to make an impact, earning top recognition at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Southwest…
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Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway Opens Today, Benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities
The holiday season officially begins today with the opening of the Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway. Open…
Tri-Cities Airport Hosts Special Send-Off for Local Veterans Participating in Honor Flight Tour
Tri-Cities Airport, in collaboration with Snap-on Tools Elizabethton, hosted a special send-off for five local veterans participating in the landmark…
TCAA Accounting Department Receives GFOA Award for 25th Consecutive Year
Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence…
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Commemorative Air Force Rise Above Exhibit Coming to Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities Airport is proud to announce the upcoming event “Soar Tri-Cities: LEADing to New Heights,” featuring the Commemorative Air Force…
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Notice of Upcoming DBE Consultation Meeting at Tri-Cities Airport
Tri-Cities Airport Authority announces an upcoming event focused on the development of our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program goals. We…
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Tri-Cities Airport Partners with Eastman for Plastic Waste Recycling Initiative
Tri-Cities Airport Authority is excited to announce a partnership with Eastman, a global specialty materials company, to enhance plastic waste…
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New Parking Rates Effective July 1, 2024 at Tri-Cities Airport
The Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) has approved a new parking rate structure set to take effect on July 1, 2024.…
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Tri-Cities Airport Authority to Host ‘Elevating TRI’: An Exclusive Event Showcasing Current and Future Aviation Initiatives
Blountville, Tenn – Tri-Cities Airport Authority is proud to announce, “Elevating TRI,” an exclusive event offering a comprehensive overview of…
Tri-Cities Airport Announces Launch of New Website
Blountville, Tenn – Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) is pleased to announce the official launch of flyTRI.com, a platform designed to…
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Tri-Cities Airport Reports Impressive Surge in Passenger Numbers for 2023
Blountville, Tenn – Tri-Cities Airport is pleased to announce a significant increase in passenger numbers for the year 2023, reflecting…
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Tri-Cities Airport Master Plan
The Tri-Cities Airport is embarking on an Airport Master Plan (AMP) process which will shape its future for the next…
Tri-Cities Airport Awarded Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant
Blountville, TN – Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) is one of 20 airports from across the United States to be awarded…
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TCAA Accounting Department Receives GFOA Award for 24th Consecutive Year
Blountville, Tenn – The Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement of being awarded the Certificate…
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Tri-Cities Airport Invites Businesses to Participate in Business Travel Survey to Enhance Air Service
Blountville, Tenn – Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) released a corporate and business travel survey today. The survey offers businesses an opportunity…
Tri-Cities Airport Receives Support for Small Community Air Service Development Grant
Blountville, TN – Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) is applying for a U.S. Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development…
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Tri-Cities Airport Announces Arrival of State-of-the-Art CT Scanners at TSA Checkpoint
Blountville, Tenn – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding its use of state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners at…
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Tri-Cities Airport Installs Interactive Aviation Science Exhibit in Collaboration with Hands On! Museum
Blountville, Tenn – The Tri-Cities Airport is proud to announce the installation of an exciting new exhibit that allows visitors…
TCAA Accounting Department Receives GFOA Award for 23rd Consecutive Year
Blountville, Tenn – For the 23rd consecutive year, the Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement…
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Delta Air Lines Mainline Service Returns to Tri-Cities Airport
Blountville, TN – Delta Air Lines has upgraded its service at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) offering area travelers a larger aircraft…
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Business Travel Survey – Critical for Air Service Development Research
Blountville, Tenn – The Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) is seeking input from local businesses regarding the demand for business travel in…
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Tri-Cities Airport Opens Long-Term Express Lot in Response to Growing Passenger Numbers
Blountville, TN – The Tri-Cities Airport has re-opened the Long-Term Express parking lot in response to the continued increase in…
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Tri-Cities Airport to Host Job Fair
Blountville, Tenn – The Tri-Cities Airport Authority will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, June 28. To keep up…
TCAA Announces First Aerospace Park Tenant
Blountville, Tenn – The Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) approved a lease agreement with Final Forge at today’s board meeting, making…
TCAA Public Safety to Host Regional ARFF Awareness and Mutual Aid Response Class
Blountville, Tenn – The Tri-Cities Airport Authority Public Safety Department will be hosting a regional Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)…
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Tri-Cities Airport to begin roof rehabilitation and replacement project
Blountville, Tenn – Beginning February 14, the Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) will begin its roof rehabilitation and replacement project. The project…
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TRI Warns of Weather-Related Delays and Cancellations
Blountville, Tenn – The Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) is alerting passengers that flight delays and cancellations are projected to begin…
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Corporate Travel Survey Critical For Air Service Development Research
Blountville, Tenn – The Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) released a corporate travel survey today, offering businesses in the greater Tri-Cities region…
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TCAA Accounting Department Receives GFOA Award for 22nd Consecutive Year
Blountville, Tenn – For the 22nd consecutive year, the Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement…
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On World Day Against Trafficking, Organizations Raise Awareness for Human Trafficking*
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — According to the Department of Justice, human trafficking is the second most profitable criminal activity in the…
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TRI Contributes $233 Million to Region’s Economy
Blountville, Tenn. – Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) had a $233 million economic impact on the region and brought in more than…
TSA PreCheck Enrollment at TRI Dec 7-11
Blountville, Tenn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be hosting a “Pop-Up” PreCheck Enrollment event at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI),…
TCAA Celebrates Aerospace Park Site Launch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzK3FjYD_Wo&feature=youtu.be Blountville, Tenn. – Community leaders were on site today at Tri-Cities Airport to officially launch the Aerospace Park site…
TCAA Accounting Department Receives GFOA Award
Blountville, Tenn. – The certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Tri-Cities Airport Authority…
Draw Alive Partnership with TRI and Hands On!
Blountville, Tenn. – The Tri-Cities Airport Authority (TCAA) has partnered with Hands On! Discovery Center to bring the exciting world…
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