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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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
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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 118.5 — Chart 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
- 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)- 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
- 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)- 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
- 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
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,546 ft | |
| 14/32 | 8,038 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 128.45 | NASHVILLE APP/DEP |
| ASOS | 119.125 | |
| CLD | 121.4 | CLNC DEL |
| CTAF | 118.5 | |
| GND | 121.4 | |
| OPS | 41.5 | ARNG OPS |
| TWR | 118.5 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNA · Nashville | VORTAC | 114.10 | r136° / 11.1 NM |
| SYI · Shelbyville | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r353° / 27.1 NM |
| UXM · Tullahoma Regional | VOR | 109.65 | r344° / 40 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
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
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.
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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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