Airport information
- FAA LID
- 36TN
- Coordinates
- 36.4719, -87.1357
- Elevation
- 660 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/03
- Distance from city
- 10 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 01:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
Plan a flight from 36TN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKV · Clarksville | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r125° / 16.1 NM |
| HXW · Screaming Eagle | TACAN | 114.90 | r126° / 21.1 NM |
| BNA · Nashville | VORTAC | 114.10 | r315° / 29.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 36TN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVD VFR OPNS, PVT USE, LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH 19TN AIRPORT AND 7TN0 AND YOU INSURE THAT PILOTS ARE AWARE OF MILITARY TRAINING ACTIVITY NEAR YOUR LANDING AREA.
- ALL PILOTS MONITOR UNICOM FREQ DUE TO PROXIMITY TO MILITARY TRAINING AREA.
- FOR CD CTC NASHVILLE APCH AT 615-695-4522.
- RY 13/13 MARKED WITH ORANGE CONES
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 36TN in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 36TN
Ruckman Field (36TN) is an airport in Clarksville, TN, at 660 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 36TN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 36TN have a control tower?
No. Ruckman Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 36TN?
Ruckman Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 36TN?
Ruckman Field is in Clarksville, TN, at an elevation of 660 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.4719, -87.1357.
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