Airport information
- FAA LID
- TN56
- Coordinates
- 36.0723, -85.1139
- Elevation
- 1,960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NASHVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1963/04
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 04:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunrise | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:01 PM | 01:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
Plan a flight from TN56
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,700 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 600 ft from threshold — 6:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCH · Hinch Mountain | VORTAC | 117.60 | r341° / 18.7 NM |
| LVT · Livingston | VORTAC | 108.40 | r177° / 30.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TN56. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
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 TN56 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 TN56
Carey Airport (TN56) is an airport in Mayland, TN, at 1,960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TN56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TN56 have a control tower?
No. Carey Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TN56?
Carey Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TN56?
Carey Airport is in Mayland, TN, at an elevation of 1,960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0723, -85.1139.
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