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Smyrna Airport

MQY · KMQY · Smyrna, TN · 543 ft elevation · var 2W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMQY / MQY
Coordinates
36.0090, -86.5201
Elevation
543 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2200 MON-FRI 0700-1900 SAT-SUN; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.125 · ☎ 615-223-7716
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
NASHVILLE
NOTAM facility
MQY
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
IV A
Activated
1942/10
Distance from city
2 N

Weather

METAR observed

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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
Sunset08:06 PM01:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:36 PM01:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:36 PM → 04:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:06 PM → 04:30 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; MIRL RWY 01/19; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01, 14, 19 & 32 OPR CONSLY. on 118.5Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 4-light PAPI (left) · 19: 4-light PAPI (left) · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

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

Traffic pattern

01TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 01 · 006°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,500 ft MSL · 957 AGL
CTAF
118.5

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,500 ft MSL · 957 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 01/19

5,546 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 90k, Dual tandem 150k, Double dual tandem 250k. PCN 125.

01
Heading
006° mag · 4° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 74 ft, 1,800 ft from threshold, 143 ft R of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
LAHSO
3,000 ft (hold short of 14/32)
End lights
REIL
19
Heading
186° mag · 184° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
End lights
REIL

Runway 14/32

8,038 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 95k, Double wheel 160k, Dual tandem 175k, Double dual tandem 250k. PCN 454.

14
Heading
141° mag · 139° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 35 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold, 485 ft R of centerline — 37:1 slope to clear
LAHSO
3,391 ft (hold short of 01/19)
End lights
REIL
32
Heading
321° mag · 319° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (MQY) · GS 2.83°
Traffic pattern
Left
LAHSO
3,950 ft (hold short of 01/19)
End lights
REIL
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D128.45NASHVILLE APP/DEP
ASOS119.125
CLD121.4CLNC DEL
CTAF118.5
GND121.4
OPS41.5ARNG OPS
TWR118.5
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
BNA · NashvilleVORTAC114.10r136° / 11.1 NM
SYI · ShelbyvilleVOR-DME109.00r353° / 27.1 NM
UXM · Tullahoma RegionalVOR109.65r344° / 40 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

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

Ownership & management

Owner
SMYRNA/RUTHERFORD ARPT AUTH
278 DOUG WARPOOLE RD., SMYRNA, TN
615-459-2651
Manager
EVAN LESTER
278 DOUG WARPOOLE RD., SMYRNA, TN
615-459-2651

Remarks FAA

  • NASHVILLE INTL TFC TRANSITS SMYRNA TFC AREA AT 2500 FT MSL & ABV.
  • ANG BASE OPS 0630-1600 MON-FRI; PPR - D683-3611.
  • 24 HR PPR OVR 30 PAX - AMGR.
  • TWY J SOUTH OF TWY A LTD TO 65000 LB.
  • TWY K LTD TO 65000 LB.
  • CLASS D SVC 1300-0400Z MON-FRI.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC NASHVILLE APCH AT 615-695-4522.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; MIRL RWY 01/19; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01, 14, 19 & 32 OPR CONSLY.
  • TPA: 457 FT AGL HEL, 957 FT AGL LIGHT ACFT, 1457 FT AGL TURBOPROP/JET.
  • C615-220-2957 OR C615-459-3337.
  • CLSD INDEFLY.
  • OTS INDEFLY. MIL: ACTVT HELI PERIMETER LGT - AMGR.

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 KMQY 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 KMQY

Smyrna Airport (MQY · KMQY) is an airport in Smyrna, TN, at 543 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,038 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMQY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMQY have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMQY?

Smyrna Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,038 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMQY?

Smyrna Airport is in Smyrna, TN, at an elevation of 543 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0090, -86.5201.

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