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Tourism surge strains McGhee Tyson Airport capacity

Airport officials project nearly 4M travelers in 2026, exceeding the terminal’s original 2.6M design capacity.
WHO: McGhee Tyson Airport officials
WHAT: Projected passenger growth tied to East Tennessee tourism is expected to strain airport terminal capacity.
WHEN: Jul 27, 2026 at 10:56 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Airport officials expect nearly 4 million travelers in 2026 due to tourism-driven demand that exceeds the terminal’s original capacity.

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