Why go
- City in Tennessee, United States.
- Served by Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP).
History
Kingsport is a city in Sullivan and Hawkins counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It lies along the Holston River and had a population of 55,442 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had 307,613 residents in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300, DH8) · 1 route: Charlotte
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- US Airways US (CRJ) · 1 route: Charlotte
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kingsport, Tennessee. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.