Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51TN
- Coordinates
- 35.5331, -86.9769
- Elevation
- 750 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/08
- Distance from city
- 6 SE
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 | 05:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
Plan a flight from 51TN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYI · Shelbyville | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r267° / 26.3 NM |
| GHM · Graham | VORTAC | 111.60 | r125° / 29.4 NM |
| UXM · Tullahoma Regional | VOR | 109.65 | r288° / 36.9 NM |
| BNA · Nashville | VORTAC | 114.10 | r203° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51TN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPN & PVT USE.
- CELL TWR APPROXIMATELY 1.25 NM NW OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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 51TN 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 51TN
Glendale Field (51TN) is an airport in Columbia, TN, at 750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51TN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51TN have a control tower?
No. Glendale Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51TN?
Glendale Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51TN?
Glendale Field is in Columbia, TN, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5331, -86.9769.
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