Transportation Statistics

Highways: Russell County is served by the highway routes 63, 65, 71, 80, 82 and the arterial highways US 19 and US 58A.

Commercial Air Service is offered through Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, TN approximately 50 miles from Russell County. Airline services are provided by U.S. Air, Atlantic Southeast, and ComAir (Delta Connectors).

General Aviation Service is offered by Lonesome Pine Airport in Wise, VA approximately 40 miles from Russell County. It is equipped with a 5,400 ft. runway, medium intensity lighting with fasi-beacon lights, radar coverage from Indianapolis Air Traffic Control and offers instrumental approches for inclement weather.

Railroads: CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Transportation.

Trucking: More than thirty motor freight companies provide service in Russell County including Overnight, Yellow Freight, and Estes Express.

General Information: Prevailing winds are from the west and southwest and a secondary northeast direction. Russell County is considered an attainment area for all national air quality standards.