Airport information
- FAA LID
- TN79
- Coordinates
- 36.1736, -86.9522
- Elevation
- 400 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NASHVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 | 05:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
Plan a flight from TN79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 7,900 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNA · Nashville | VORTAC | 114.10 | r282° / 13.1 NM |
| GHM · Graham | VORTAC | 111.60 | r047° / 31.7 NM |
| CKV · Clarksville | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r141° / 34.9 NM |
| HXW · Screaming Eagle | TACAN | 114.90 | r140° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TN79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE; TFC PAT ESTABD SW OF RWY WHEN COCKRILL BEND ARPT IS CONSTD.
- FOR CD CTC NASHVILLE APCH AT 615-695-4522.
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 TN79 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 TN79
Oakley Airport (TN79) is an airport in Nashville, TN, at 400 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TN79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TN79 have a control tower?
No. Oakley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TN79?
Oakley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TN79?
Oakley Airport is in Nashville, TN, at an elevation of 400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1736, -86.9522.
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