Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

KTRI / TRI

Blountville, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
8 kt
250°
10 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTRI 042153Z 25008KT 10SM FEW041 OVC250 22/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02220122

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,519 ft
FEW 4,100 ft AGL
OVC 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,619 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,519 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,519 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,257 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,462 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KTRI 041724Z 0418/0518 25006KT P6SM SCT045 BKN250 FM050100 00000KT P6SM SCT250 FM050900 00000KT 4SM BR SCT025 BKN250 FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT045 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
01:00Z FM050100
+3h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM050900
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TRI
05
23
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 8,030 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
7.1 kt 3.8 kt
152° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,442 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTRI

5,682 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
3%

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 45.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 45.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
3.1%
E
3.6%
SE
1.7%
S
2.2%
SW
13.2%
W
17.6%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.3°C
Range: -21°C to 30°C
-21°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,682 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTRI
IATA Code: TRI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,519 ft MSL

Location

City: Blountville
Country: US
Latitude: 36.475201°
Longitude: -82.407401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,030 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 4,442 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

Overview

Tri-Cities Regional Airport serves the northeastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia region, situated in Blountville at an elevation of 1,519 feet MSL. The airport provides a critical transportation hub for the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations with two paved runways that offer substantial landing capabilities.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KTRI demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 78.9% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly originate from the west at an average of 6.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 48.8% of the time. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 30°C suggest significant seasonal variation, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 8,030 feet and Runway 09/27 at 4,442 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions (3.5kt and 3.3kt respectively). The elevated terrain at 1,519 feet MSL may require additional performance considerations for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently good visibility averaging 9.1 statute miles, with only 4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Fog occurs in 5.3% of observations, which is relatively low. Both runways offer flexible approach options, with Runway 05/23 providing the longer landing surface and potentially more favorable for larger aircraft.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.