General and Commerical Aviation Services
Welcome to Tri-City Aviation

Tri-City Aviation is an important part of the Tri-Cities Regional Airport.  It serves not only the general aviation communities, but the commercial aviation community as well.  In recognition of its role in the Tri-Cities region, Tri-City Aviation has established the following vision and mission statements: 

     Vision:  Tri-City Aviation, Inc. will be recognized as the premier Fixed Base Operator in the Northeast / Southwest Virginia / Western North Carolina / Southeast Kentucky region.  

     Mission:  The mission of the Tri-City Aviation is to provide the highest quality services possible to the general aviation community.  By doing so, Tri-City Aviation, Inc. will aid in the Tri-Cities Regional Airport's efforts to promote economic growth within our geographic area.

Our Management Team

Tri-City Aviation's dedication to provide quality service has been proven by its ability to survive over thirty years of competion, and operate as the airfield's sole FBO since 1996.  As the history of the Tri-Cities Regional Airport's prevoius FBO's has shown, a failure to adopt sound management principles and operate without using solid fiscal policies spells doom.

Meet our Executive Management Team of professionals that work 24/7 to ensure an efficient and safe aviation experience when you are visiting or based at Tri-Cities Regional Airport.  

  • Mr. Donald F. Carter - Owner and General Manager
  • Mrs. Pamela C. Phillips - General Manager
  • Mr. Michael C. Lloyd - Operations and Maintenance Manager

Mr. Carter has been involved in the aviation industry for over 30 years.  He has worked in every aspect of the business and has developed an intensive "hands-on" management style.

Ms. Phillips has been involved in the aviation industry for the past 18 years.  She has worked in every capacity in the FBO from the line to her current capacity as General Manager.

Mr. Lloyd has over 25 years of experience in aviation maintenance and is one of the most experienced technicians in the region.  He has extensive experience in both the military and civilian sectors and is qualified to work on a wide variety of turbine and piston powered aircraft.

Quality Service

Our management team and its 27 employees are dedicated to provide our customers with industry standard facilities and quality services at competitive rates. 

Please browse our business pages for a listing and inventory of our facilities and services.  Our community page is loaded with local aviation events and airfield information, in addition to regional highlites.  Please feel free to share your comments and suggestions about our services and/or your airfield experience by completing our comments survey.  

 

 

Tri-City Aviation, Inc.

PO Box 5155

Kingsport, TN 37663

Phone: 423-325-6261 * Fax: 423-325-6266 * E-Mail: Mail@TriCityAviation.com