Airport websites have to meet the informational expectations of a lot of user groups. From novice travelers to seasoned frequent fliers, the website has to be easy to use and function for all parties. This episode explores the meticulous process McGhee Tyson Airport went through to develop their brand new website. Listen as Moxley Carmichael’s Charley Sexton, Creative Director, John McCulley, Senior Web Developer, and Katrina Roberts, Graphic & Digital Media Designer, share their expertise in how to design an effective website, especially one with a multitude of user groups.   The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2020/03/06/designing-a-website-for-all-audiences/">Designing a Website for ALL Audiences</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Airport websites have to meet the informational expectations of a lot of user groups. From novice travelers to seasoned frequent fliers, the website has to be easy to use and function for all parties. This episode explores the meticulous process McGhee Tyson Airport went through to develop their brand new website. Listen as Moxley Carmichael’s Charley Sexton, Creative Director, John McCulley, Senior Web Developer, and Katrina Roberts, Graphic & Digital Media Designer, share their expertise in how to design an effective website, especially one with a multitude of user groups.   The post Designing a Website for ALL Audiences appeared first on From the Runway Up.

From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

Designing a Website for ALL Audiences

Not only does McGhee Tyson Airport see constant commercial and general aviation traffic, military aviation plays a large role in the overall operations at TYS as well.  In this episode, we speak with the Wing Commander of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Colonel M. Lee Harley, Jr. and learn about their global, state, and local missions. From talking about the 134th Air Refueling Wing’s history and its $246 million annual economic impact, to hearing about how they operate their ‘flying gas station’, this episode introduces you to military aviation and the people and aircraft that make each mission successful. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2020/02/26/134th-air-refueling-wing-delivering-beans-beds-bullets/">134th Air Refueling Wing: Delivering ‘Beans, Beds, & Bullets’</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Not only does McGhee Tyson Airport see constant commercial and general aviation traffic, military aviation plays a large role in the overall operations at TYS as well.  In this episode, we speak with the Wing Commander of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Colonel M. Lee Harley, Jr. and learn about their global, state, and local missions. From talking about the 134th Air Refueling Wing’s history and its $246 million annual economic impact, to hearing about how they operate their ‘flying gas station’, this episode introduces you to military aviation and the people and aircraft that make each mission successful. The post 134th Air Refueling Wing: Delivering ‘Beans, Beds, & Bullets’ appeared first on From the Runway Up.

134th Air Refueling Wing: Delivering ‘Beans, Beds, & Bullets’

Episode Description The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2020/02/14/newest-amenity-at-tys-a-mamava-pod/">Newest Amenity at TYS: A Mamava Pod</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

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Newest Amenity at TYS: A Mamava Pod

A lot has happened over the years at McGhee Tyson Airport. From the kick off of the 1982 World’s Fair, to the roaring engines of the first jumbo jets to enter the market, to the aftermath of 9/11, TYS has continued adapt to meet the challenges it has faced. Listen to long-time airport employees as they discuss how the airport has changed and what they see on the horizon for aviation in our community. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2020/01/27/inside-this-episode-140-years-of-mcghee-tyson-airport-experience/">Inside this Episode: 140 Years of McGhee Tyson Airport Experience</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

A lot has happened over the years at McGhee Tyson Airport. From the kick off of the 1982 World’s Fair, to the roaring engines of the first jumbo jets to enter the market, to the aftermath of 9/11, TYS has continued adapt to meet the challenges it has faced. Listen to long-time airport employees as they discuss how the airport has changed and what they see on the horizon for aviation in our community. The post Inside this Episode: 140 Years of McGhee Tyson Airport Experience appeared first on From the Runway Up.

Inside this Episode: 140 Years of McGhee Tyson Airport Experience

Whether it's assisting travelers in medical emergencies, training for an aircraft rescue and firefighting simulation, or assisting in Presidential visits, the Department of Public Safety at McGhee Tyson Airport is critical to passenger safety and the continuous operations of the airport. In this episode, hear from Chief Tom Aiken as he shares the training and experience it takes to be a police, fire, and medically-trained airport officer. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2020/01/09/ensuring-public-safety-one-passenger-at-a-time/">Ensuring Public Safety, One Passenger at a Time</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Whether it's assisting travelers in medical emergencies, training for an aircraft rescue and firefighting simulation, or assisting in Presidential visits, the Department of Public Safety at McGhee Tyson Airport is critical to passenger safety and the continuous operations of the airport. In this episode, hear from Chief Tom Aiken as he shares the training and experience it takes to be a police, fire, and medically-trained airport officer. The post Ensuring Public Safety, One Passenger at a Time appeared first on From the Runway Up.

Ensuring Public Safety, One Passenger at a Time

Managing people, resources and public expectation at one of the nation’s top 100 airports is a full-time job for Patrick Wilson, President of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.  Daily, he oversees the operation of McGhee Tyson Airport with his eyes focused on the future of air service and needs of the airport’s travelers and guests.  In this episode, hear about Patrick’s first year at TYS, his experiences as an airport president and what he sees in the airport's future. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/12/19/personal-insights-on-tys-from-its-top-executive/">Personal Insights on TYS From Its Top Executive</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Managing people, resources and public expectation at one of the nation’s top 100 airports is a full-time job for Patrick Wilson, President of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.  Daily, he oversees the operation of McGhee Tyson Airport with his eyes focused on the future of air service and needs of the airport’s travelers and guests.  In this episode, hear about Patrick’s first year at TYS, his experiences as an airport president and what he sees in the airport's future. The post Personal Insights on TYS From Its Top Executive appeared first on From the Runway Up.

Personal Insights on TYS From Its Top Executive

Commercial airplanes are very similar to cars-- not in size, but in the fact that they require routine maintenance and safety checks. In this episode, learn how Endeavor Air plans and performs routine and emergency maintenance on Delta's Bombardier CRJ 200, 700, and 900 fleet. James McKinley, Base Manager for Endeavor Air at McGhee Tyson Airport, explains the detailed process they undertake to keep their aircraft flying safely.  The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/12/06/inside-aircraft-maintenance-the-intricacies-of-keeping-commercial-aircraft-safe/">Inside Aircraft Maintenance: The Intricacies of Keeping Commercial Aircraft Safe</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Commercial airplanes are very similar to cars-- not in size, but in the fact that they require routine maintenance and safety checks. In this episode, learn how Endeavor Air plans and performs routine and emergency maintenance on Delta's Bombardier CRJ 200, 700, and 900 fleet. James McKinley, Base Manager for Endeavor Air at McGhee Tyson Airport, explains the detailed process they undertake to keep their aircraft flying safely.  The post Inside Aircraft Maintenance: The Intricacies of Keeping Commercial Aircraft Safe appeared first on From the Runway Up.

Inside Aircraft Maintenance: The Intricacies of Keeping Commercial Aircraft Safe

Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest time of year at airports around the U.S. and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is no different. With the increase in passenger traffic, TYS offers unique programs to entertain and educate travelers. One program in particular, ChariTrees, highlights local nonprofit organizations and allows them to share their message and mission to the travelers of East Tennessee. In this episode, learn about the unique airport programs available during the holiday season and hear from two nonprofit organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, about how they are involved in the hustle and bustle of holiday travel.  The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/11/25/full-flights-full-hearts/">Full Flights, Full Hearts: The Busy Holiday Travel Season at TYS</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest time of year at airports around the U.S. and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is no different. With the increase in passenger traffic, TYS offers unique programs to entertain and educate travelers. One program in particular, ChariTrees, highlights local nonprofit organizations and allows them to share their message and mission to the travelers of East Tennessee. In this episode, learn about the unique airport programs available during the holiday season and hear from two nonprofit organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, about how they are involved in the hustle and bustle of holiday travel.  The post Full Flights, Full Hearts: The Busy Holiday Travel Season at TYS appeared first on From the Runway Up.

Full Flights, Full Hearts: The Busy Holiday Travel Season at TYS

While general aviation (GA) might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of aviation, did you know that there are actually more registered GA aircraft than commercial aircraft in the U.S.? In this episode, we introduce listeners to Downtown Island Airport (DKX), the GA airport in Downtown Knoxville, and hear about the different type of aircraft and operations you can witness on the Island-- military, law enforcement, and experimental aircraft just to name a few.  The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/11/18/general-aviation-at-the-island/">General Aviation at the Island</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

While general aviation (GA) might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of aviation, did you know that there are actually more registered GA aircraft than commercial aircraft in the U.S.? In this episode, we introduce listeners to Downtown Island Airport (DKX), the GA airport in Downtown Knoxville, and hear about the different type of aircraft and operations you can witness on the Island-- military, law enforcement, and experimental aircraft just to name a few.  The post General Aviation at the Island appeared first on From the Runway Up.

General Aviation at the Island

What do FIDS, BIDS, shared tenant services, access control, and WiFi have in common? They are technology services provide by the Airport Authority that passengers couldn’t travel without. In this episode, hear from MKAA’s technology staff about their current responsibilities, the obstacles they face working in an airport environment, and must-have apps to help ease your travel experiences. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/10/30/fids-bids-and-wifi-oh-my/">FIDS, BIDS, and WiFi, Oh My!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

What do FIDS, BIDS, shared tenant services, access control, and WiFi have in common? They are technology services provide by the Airport Authority that passengers couldn’t travel without. In this episode, hear from MKAA’s technology staff about their current responsibilities, the obstacles they face working in an airport environment, and must-have apps to help ease your travel experiences. The post FIDS, BIDS, and WiFi, Oh My! appeared first on From the Runway Up.

FIDS, BIDS, and WiFi, Oh My!

Regardless of the sport or the destination, the University of Tennessee Athletic Department relies heavily on private charter flights to get student athletes to away games or competitions in a safe and timely manner. In this episode, David Elliott, Associate Athletic Director for Event Management at the University of Tennessee, discusses the planning and coordination it takes to schedule transportation for UT's student athletes. Elliott also mentions some of his most memorable charter flights. Spoiler: one of his favorite flights was to Tempe, Arizona in 1998.  The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/10/10/how-the-university-of-tennessee-athletic-department-utilizes-private-charter-flights/">How the University of Tennessee Athletic Department Utilizes Private Charter Flights</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Regardless of the sport or the destination, the University of Tennessee Athletic Department relies heavily on private charter flights to get student athletes to away games or competitions in a safe and timely manner. In this episode, David Elliott, Associate Athletic Director for Event Management at the University of Tennessee, discusses the planning and coordination it takes to schedule transportation for UT's student athletes. Elliott also mentions some of his most memorable charter flights. Spoiler: one of his favorite flights was to Tempe, Arizona in 1998.  The post How the University of Tennessee Athletic Department Utilizes Private Charter Flights appeared first on From the Runway Up.

How the University of Tennessee Athletic Department Utilizes Private Charter Flights

Inclement weather in the form of rain, snow, sleet and strong winds can have a significant impact on airport operations. Learn how McGhee Tyson Airport handles turbulent weather in East Tennessee as well as how they lend a helping hand when natural disasters strike. Join Trevis Gardner, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Mike Porter, Airport Operations Specialist, as they discuss TYS weather operations, SEADOG and recent operational efforts to assist airports during Hurricane Dorian. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/09/25/irops-seadog-hurrevac-impacts-of-inclement-weather-at-airports/">IROPS, SEADOG, HURREVAC: Impacts of Inclement Weather at Airports</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Inclement weather in the form of rain, snow, sleet and strong winds can have a significant impact on airport operations. Learn how McGhee Tyson Airport handles turbulent weather in East Tennessee as well as how they lend a helping hand when natural disasters strike. Join Trevis Gardner, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Mike Porter, Airport Operations Specialist, as they discuss TYS weather operations, SEADOG and recent operational efforts to assist airports during Hurricane Dorian. The post IROPS, SEADOG, HURREVAC: Impacts of Inclement Weather at Airports appeared first on From the Runway Up.

IROPS, SEADOG, HURREVAC: Impacts of Inclement Weather at Airports

Ever wonder how airport security technology is selected? In this episode, Scott Broyles, President & CEO of National Safe Skies Alliance, discusses the processes and research that go into the selection of security technologies found at airports today. From active shooters to perimeter breaches, this security expert shares how his organization is working to help airports proactively prepare for the next big threat. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/09/16/using-research-and-technology-to-combat-aviation-threats/">Using Research and Technology to Combat Aviation Threats</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Ever wonder how airport security technology is selected? In this episode, Scott Broyles, President & CEO of National Safe Skies Alliance, discusses the processes and research that go into the selection of security technologies found at airports today. From active shooters to perimeter breaches, this security expert shares how his organization is working to help airports proactively prepare for the next big threat. The post Using Research and Technology to Combat Aviation Threats appeared first on From the Runway Up.

Using Research and Technology to Combat Aviation Threats

Every day millions of travelers pass through airports around the world and often use directional signage and other design elements to successfully navigate the terminal building. From wayfinding to multi-faceted branding campaigns, this episode explores the strategic thought process behind airport graphic design and how each facility works to make the public’s visual experience extraordinary. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/08/30/airport-branding-its-more-than-just-a-plane-picture/">Airport Branding: It’s More Than Just A Plane Picture</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Every day millions of travelers pass through airports around the world and often use directional signage and other design elements to successfully navigate the terminal building. From wayfinding to multi-faceted branding campaigns, this episode explores the strategic thought process behind airport graphic design and how each facility works to make the public’s visual experience extraordinary. The post Airport Branding: It’s More Than Just A Plane Picture appeared first on From the Runway Up.

Airport Branding: It’s More Than Just A Plane Picture

Moving through an airport's security screening process shouldn't be a task you're dreading. It can be convenient and expedited without compromising the safety of the airport and its travelers. Hear from the Assistant Federal Security Director for TSA in East Tennessee, Eddie McGaha, as he spends time explaining the options you have to improve your checkpoint experiences and what to expect in the future. The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com/2019/06/25/i-dont-want-to-be-600th-in-line-do-you/">I Don’t Want to be 600th in Line. Do You?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://fromtherunwayup.com">From the Runway Up</a>.

Moving through an airport's security screening process shouldn't be a task you're dreading. It can be convenient and expedited without compromising the safety of the airport and its travelers. Hear from the Assistant Federal Security Director for TSA in East Tennessee, Eddie McGaha, as he spends time explaining the options you have to improve your checkpoint experiences and what to expect in the future. The post I Don’t Want to be 600th in Line. Do You? appeared first on From the Runway Up.

I Don’t Want to be 600th in Line. Do You?

A rousing look into McGhee Tyson Airport from 30,000 ft. all the way down to the runway. Join Becky and Caitlin as they take you on a flight into the dynamic world of airports and aviation.

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From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

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