Where To Land in and Around 'Music City'

There are several options for the GA pilot flying to Nashville. Some are farther out, but it's pretty country, and the drive can help you unwind.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, October 03, 2022 at 01:44 PM ET

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Heading to Nashville? There are several airport options for you to choose from. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

General aviation pilots have multiple airport options when flying to Nashville, ranging from the busy Nashville International (KBNA) to more GA-focused facilities like John C. Tune (KJWN), Music City Executive (KXNX), and Smyrna (KMQY).
These airports offer diverse characteristics, including varying proximity to Nashville, different levels of traffic, and specific amenities such as courtesy cars, observation areas, or recreational facilities.
Pilots should review each airport's unique operational considerations, including runway details, potential hazards (e.g., birds, frequency interference), instrument approaches, and available services, to choose the best fit for their flight.

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Heading to Nashville? There are several options for the GA pilot who seeks to fly to the destination—you can choose from a towered or nontowered facility. Some are a little farther out than others, but it is pretty country, and the drive into the city can be a good way to unwind.

Nashville International (KBNA)

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville International Airport (KBNA) is located 5 miles southeast of the city. It’s one of the busiest airports in the state, so expect a lot of company when on approach. The airport has both 100LL and jet-A fuel, and multiple runways, so be sure to read all instructions—and when on approach to runways 2/20, positively identify the L, C, and R on the pavement during your approach. Runway 2L/20R measures 7,704 feet by 150 feet; Runway 2C/20C measures 8,001 feet by 150 feet; and Runway 2R/20L measures 8,001 feet by 150 feet. The airport has a long crosswind runway, 13/31 measuring 11,030 by 150 feet.