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Nashville International Airport

BNA · KBNA · Nashville, TN · 599 ft elevation · var 3W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBNA / BNA
Coordinates
36.1245, -86.6782
Elevation
599 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
NASHVILLE
NOTAM facility
BNA
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1937/12
Distance from city
5 SE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:59 AM09:59Z
Sunrise05:30 AM10:30Z
Sunset08:07 PM01:07Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:37 PM01:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:37 PM → 04:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:07 PM → 04:30 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02C: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 20C: 4-light PAPI (left) · 02L: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 20R: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSF · 02R: ALSF2 · 20L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 31: 4-light PAPI (right).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

02CTPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 02C · 021°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.95

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02C at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 02C/20C

8,001 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 204k, Dual tandem 386k, Double dual tandem 885k.

02C
Heading
021° mag · 18° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 110.75 (EZN) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
20C
Heading
201° mag · 198° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 02L/20R

7,704 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High.

02L
Heading
021° mag · 18° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 109.9 (BNA) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
20R
Heading
201° mag · 198° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSF
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (VIY) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 02R/20L

8,001 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High.

02R
Heading
021° mag · 18° true
Markings
precision
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 111.75 (UQU) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
20L
Heading
201° mag · 198° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.35 (SSX) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 13/31

11,030 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High.

13
Heading
136° mag · 133° true
Markings
precision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees — 34:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
800 ft
31
Heading
316° mag · 313° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.95 (PNO) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree — 50:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
741 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
APP120.6
ATIS135.1
CLD126.05CLNC DEL
DEP118.4
GND121.9
MISC138.1ANG MAINT
OPS32.29ANG OPS
RDO122.2
TWR118.6
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
BNA · NashvilleVORTAC114.10r159° / 0.8 NM
SYI · ShelbyvilleVOR-DME109.00r342° / 35.7 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗
Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches24

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Airport notices: page 1 ↗

VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
LOW
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
METRO NASHVILLE ARPT AUTH
140 BNA PARK DR. SUITE 520, NASHVILLE, TN
615-275-1600
Manager
ADAM FLOYD
140 BNA PARK DR. SUITE 520, NASHVILLE, TN
615-275-1546

Remarks FAA

  • CTN: READ BACK & COMPLIANCE OF RWY HLDG INSTRN RQR; SPCLY TWY K & RWY 20C, TWY L AT RWY 13 & TWY H AT RWY 31.
  • FLT NOTIFICATION SVC (ADCUS) AVBL.
  • TBJT RWY NOISE ABATEMENT PROC; MIL TBJT USE RWY 13/31 FOR ARR & DEP.
  • 180 DEG TURNS OVR 12500 LBS NA ON ASPH SFC.
  • FLT OVR MAIN TRML NA.
  • BIRD ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • DO NOT CONFUSE TWY S FOR RWY 20C.
  • MILITARY: ANG: PPR RQR 48 HOURS PRIOR ALL TRAN ACFT. CASHH OPS C629-332-9768. MNT 49.95, 373.9, OR 149.8 ON THE RAMP. NO SVCS PRVDD BY ARNG. CTC FBO FOR SVCS.
  • MIL & ACFT MORE THAN 12500 LB PRAC APCH NA; PRAC APCH BTN 2300-0700 NA.
  • TRML APRON TAX BTN ACR PUSHBACK OPS & GATES NA.
  • ADHERE TO TWY & TXL CNTRLN WI TRML APRON.
  • BNA SVC NORTH RAMP TWR OPN DLY- 0400- 0100 - 131.90.
  • PAVEMENT ON W SIDE OF RWY 2R/20L BTN TXY H3 & H4 MKD AS A VEHICLE ACES ROAD ONLY.
  • BNA SVC SOUTH RAMP TWR OPN DLY- 0400-0100 - 129.95.
  • TRML APRON TXL Z, Y1, Y2 & TXL Y BTN TXL Y3 & Y4 CLSD TO WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118 FT.
  • BNA SVC CNTRL RAMP/GUITAR PICK RAMP TWR OPN DLY 0400-0100 - 131.375.
  • 96 HR PPR FOR WINGSPAN GTR THAN 214 FT - 615-275-1612.
  • PPR BFR GA & CARGO PROCD TO AIRLINE TRML GATE FOR DEICE OPS.
  • PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 20R.
  • LGTD PERIMETER FENCE LCTD IN ROFA, WEST OF RWY 2C/20C AT MIDPT.
  • PCR VALUE: 615/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 897/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 727/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 762/R/A/W/T
  • LGTD JET BLAST FENCE 568 FT MSL 1167 FT NW THR.
  • LGTD JET BLAST FENCE 598 FT MSL 1100 FT SE THR.
  • MAY BE SUBJ TO VISUAL INTFC FM ACFT HLDG OR STOPPED AT TWY A5.
  • APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DTHR.
  • APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DTHR.

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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 KBNA 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 KBNA

Nashville International Airport (BNA · KBNA) is an airport in Nashville, TN, at 599 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 11,030 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBNA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBNA have a control tower?

Yes. Nashville International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KBNA?

Nashville International Airport has 4 runways; the longest is 11,030 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBNA?

Nashville International Airport is in Nashville, TN, at an elevation of 599 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1245, -86.6782.

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