AIRCRAFT ALERT ISSUED AT MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT AS PLANE CIRCLES TO BURN FUEL
An Aircraft Alert was issued at 2:14 PM in Blount County at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 2055 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa. A plane is circling to burn off fuel due to an unspecified issue.
Alcoa Fire, Police, and AMR units—including multiple ambulances (MED1, MED41, MED10, MED6, MED749)—are responding to Gate 5 to stand by for a potential emergency landing.
No details yet on the aircraft type, problem, or occupants.
Drivers are asked to slow down, move over for emergency vehicles, and avoid restricted areas around the airport.
