Airport guide
Flying into Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA (TRI)
Every venue below has TRI as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 28 miles from downtown Abingdon in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 14 venues with 261 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Kingsport Speedway at 8.6 miles.
Venues nearest TRI
| Venue | City | From TRI | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport Speedway | Kingsport | 8.6 mi (13.9 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG | Johnson City | 8.8 mi (14.1 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Bristol Motor Speedway | Bristol | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Stockyard Bristol | Bristol | 9.3 mi (14.9 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Freedom Hall Civic Center - TN | Johnson City | 11 mi (17.2 km) | 18 | — | Hotels |
| Capone's | Johnson City | 11 mi (18.3 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| William B. Greene Jr. Stadium | Johnson City | 12 mi (19.9 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol | Bristol | 14 mi (22.0 km) | 17 | — | Hotels · Airports |
| Paramount Bristol | Bristol | 15 mi (24.1 km) | 23 | — | Hotels |
| Pioneer Field | Greeneville | 29 mi (46.1 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Abingdon | 29 mi (46.6 km) | 120 | — | Hotels |
| Smith Theatre At Barter Theatre | Abingdon | 29 mi (46.6 km) | 26 | — | Hotels |
| Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Greeneville | Greeneville | 32 mi (50.7 km) | 30 | — | Hotels |
| Beaty Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium | Wise | 35 mi (56.7 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
Event weekends near TRI
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues TRI is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 18 | Freedom Hall Civic Center - TN | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 9 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 11 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 13 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 8 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 9 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 7 | Paramount Bristol | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 10 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 7 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 9 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 10 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 15 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
Next events near TRI
Jericho Shrine Circus
Freedom Hall Civic Center - TN, Johnson City, Tennessee
From about $59.00View TicketsCome From Away
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia
From about $114.00View TicketsForeigner
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Bristol, Virginia
From about $139.00View TicketsLittle Mania Midget Wrestling
Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG, Johnson City, Tennessee
- From about $39.00View Tickets
Jericho Shrine Circus
Freedom Hall Civic Center - TN, Johnson City, Tennessee
From about $59.00View Tickets- From about $94.00View Tickets
Jericho Shrine Circus
Freedom Hall Civic Center - TN, Johnson City, Tennessee
From about $59.00View TicketsEast Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Western Carolina Catamounts
William B. Greene Jr. Stadium, Johnson City, Tennessee
From about $26.00View Tickets
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When events near TRI happen
- 64% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 84 of 214 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities TRI serves
| City | Events | From TRI | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 146 | 28 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Greeneville | 33 | 30 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Bristol | 32 | 12 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Johnson City | 29 | 9.6 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Bristol | 17 | 14 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Wise | 3 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Kingsport | 1 | 9.8 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are near TRI in the next 12 weeks?
We list 126 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues TRI is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Sep 25, with 18. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
How far is TRI from Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is 29 miles from Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre in a straight line.
How far is TRI from downtown Abingdon?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is 28 miles (45.7 km) from downtown Abingdon in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to TRI?
Of the venues TRI is the first airport we list for, the closest are Kingsport Speedway (8.6 miles), Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG (8.8 miles) and Bristol Motor Speedway (8.8 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
