Runway

8,000 Feet

Area

160 Acres

Elevation

1,519 Feet

About Aerospace Park

A perfectly positioned space designed specifically for the aerospace industry. With proximity to networks that reach all East Coast population centers, you’re connected to all the major hubs, without having to pay their rent.


Mark Canty
Director of Business Development
mcanty@flyTRI.com
(423) 367-2385

David Lotterer
Leasing Agent
david.lotterer@jll.com
(513) 205 6816

Visit our regional partners for more information on major employers, as well as business programs and incentives in our area:

NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

  • Elevation:
    1,519 feet
  • Primary Runway 5/23:
    8,000 x 150 feet
  • Runway 23:
    Category II Instrument Landing System (ILS)
  • Runway 5:
    Category I ILS
  • Secondary Runway 9/27:
    4,447 x 150 feet
  • Runway 27:
    Precision Approach path indicator system
  • Police, Aircraft Rescue, & Firefighting Services:
    Available at TRI 24 hours a day
  • Taxiway Width:
    All taxiways are 75 feet wide
  • Restrictions:
    No operation, air traffic, or noise restriction problems

Foreign Trade Zone No. 204

  • Grantee: Tri-Cities Airport Authority
  • Supporting Members: Sullivan County, TN; Washington County, TN; Bristol, TN; Bristol, VA; Kingsport, TN; Johnson City, TN; and Tri-Cities Airport
  • Zone Structure: Alternate Site Framework (ASF)
  • Annual fee charged to FTZ users by grantee: $5,000, regardless of activity or size of activated area

U. S. Customs Port No. 2027

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port No. 2027 is a fully functional port located at TRI. The port services all modes of transportation, including air, truck, and rail. Shipments are inspected and cleared by U.S. Customs officers, who offer superior customer service to those who clear their goods locally and will even perform inspections at the importer’s facility. The port is also responsible for Foreign Trade Zone oversight and enforcement.

For assistance, contact:

Port of Tri-Cities, TN/VA
100 Cargo Center Drive
Suite CC-104
Blountville, TN 37617
423-325-6498 Phone
423-325-6499 Fax

Innovative Industry

TRI is located at the heart of the Tennessee aerospace cluster, which already includes more than 50 of the top aerospace and defense companies.

Strategically positioned halfway between Miami and New York City for broad access to major hubs.

Ideal location, affordable cost of business, and competitive wages that enable more efficient operations and increased revenue.

Latest News

  • Runway 5/23 Temporarily Closed Until Further Notice
    JUNE 10, 2026 5:15 PM UPDATE: Repair work on Runway 5/23 continued throughout the day Wednesday following the discovery of a sinkhole beneath the runway surface. Crews are continuing to monitor the curing process while preparing for final inspections and evaluations. Based on the progress, the airport anticipates reopening Runway …
  • Tri-Cities Airport Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Drill with Regional First Responders
    Tri-Cities Airport conducted its federally required triennial full-scale emergency exercise on Tuesday, May 26, bringing together airport personnel and emergency response agencies from across the region to test emergency preparedness, coordination, and response capabilities during a simulated aircraft accident. Required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration, the full-scale …
  • Tri-Cities Airport Celebrates Inaugural American Airlines Service to Chicago O’Hare
    Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) celebrated the launch of new American Airlines nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on Friday, May 22, as the inaugural flight officially departed TRI at 7:49 AM. The inaugural flight was celebrated in the terminal and at the gate, bringing together passengers, airport leadership, the …
  • TRI Reopens Donation Drive to Support TSA Employees
    The Tri-Cities Airport Authority is relaunching its donation drive to support local Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees affected by the ongoing partial federal government shutdown. TSA officers at Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) continue to report to work each day to keep passengers safe and travel running smoothly, despite not receiving pay …
  • Traveling to Orlando: MCO vs. SFB
    If you’re planning a trip to Orlando, Florida, choosing the right airport matters—especially if you’re trying to save time, money, or both. Greater Orlando has two commercial airports visitors commonly use: Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Now, with the addition of Breeze service to MCO …