About TRI 

Tri-Cities Regional Airport, TN/VA (TRI) is a full-service commercial airport serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina and Eastern Kentucky. The Airport offers nonstop flights to six hubs (Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Orlando and Tampa/Clearwater-St.Petersburg) on Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Connection and US Airways Express. Click here to check flights and purchase airline tickets on our website booking engine.

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TRI is centrally located between the cities of Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City, Tennessee, just 3 miles off Interstate 81 at Exit 63. The Airport's 23,000-sq-ft. concourse provides comfort and convenience for travelers with seven spacious gates, Tailwind Express café, a business center and free wireless Internet service. The main terminal offers travelers the Tailwind Gift Shop, Tailwind Restaurant and Bar, ATMs, complimentary Internet service and a staffed airport services counter to answer questions, page individuals and provide postal and notary service. A full-range of rental car options are available and taxi/limo service can be arranged at baggage claim. 

The Airport's property covers approximately 1,225 acres, including an 118,835-sq-ft.-terminal, an Air Cargo Logistics Center, a fixed based operator, corporate hangars, and FAA air traffic control tower.  The Tri-Cities Air Cargo Logistics Center houses U.S. Customs Port No. 2027 and Foreign-Trade Zone No. 204.  These departments facilitate cargo transportation and serve as the Airport's economic development tool for cities, counties, and economic development boards regarding regional trade and logistics.

TCRA is governed by a 12-person commission appointed by the Airport's owners: the Cities of Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City, TN and Bristol, VA; Washington and Sullivan Counties, TN. Full Commission meetings are held bi-monthly with committee meetings held monthly or scheduled as needed.  Ken Maness is the Commission Chairman.

The Airport Commission and staff are responsible for maintaining facilities and grounds, negotiating contracts with vendors, complying with federal safety and security mandates, planning, budgeting and guiding the Airport's development from year-to-year. 

If you have questions or need more information about the airport, please call (423) 325-6000 or email us at comments@TRIflight.com.