Nashville International Airport (KBNA)
Large airport · Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Airport data
| Name | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBNA |
| IATA | BNA |
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°7'28" W 86°40'42" 36.12450, -86.67820 |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02C/20C | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 02L/20R | 7,704 ft (2348 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13/31 | 11,030 ft (3362 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nashville International Airport at a glance
Nashville International Airport is a large airport in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, known to airline systems as BNA. The field elevation of 599 ft (183 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBNA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 11,030 ft (3362 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBNA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Nashville International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna Airport | KMQY | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) | KHOP | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport | KBWG | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field | KCSV | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Redstone Army Air Field | KHUA | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nashville International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 599 ft field elevation of Nashville International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Nashville International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nashville International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nashville International Airport is KBNA, and its IATA code is BNA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nashville International Airport above sea level?
Nashville International Airport sits at an elevation of 599 feet (183 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nashville International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.1245, -86.6782 — in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Smyrna Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KBNA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBNA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Nashville International Airport?
Nashville International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 11,030 ft (3362 m) with a ASP surface.