Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87TN
- Coordinates
- 36.2327, -89.3022
- Elevation
- 312 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NASHVILLE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/11
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
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 | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:18 PM | 01:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
Plan a flight from 87TN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 1
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 1 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 1/19
2,800 ft · Asphalt/Concrete- Heading
- 6° true
- Heading
- 186° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYR · Dyersburg | VORTAC | 116.80 | r000° / 12.9 NM |
| MAW · Malden | VORTAC | 111.20 | r120° / 35.2 NM |
| GOJ · Gosnell | VOR | 111.80 | r060° / 35.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87TN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- BRYCEN.RAINEY@GMAIL.COM
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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 87TN 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 87TN
Rainey Airport (87TN) is an airport in Obion, TN, at 312 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 87TN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 87TN have a control tower?
No. Rainey Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 87TN?
Rainey Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 87TN?
Rainey Airport is in Obion, TN, at an elevation of 312 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2327, -89.3022.
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