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Nashville International Airport

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Nashville International Airport.

Nashville, Tennessee · 599 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.

4.3/5

Google rating

18,410 ratings

4

Operators based

599

Elevation ft

Scheduled service
Nashville, TennesseeELEV 599 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3

Google rating

18,410

Google reviews

ratings on Google
4

Based operators

charter operators on the field
2

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling
599

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

4 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

10 nm

To the nearest alternate

Smyrna Airport (MQY).

Overview

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville International Airport (KBNA / BNA) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 599 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.

For charter flyers, BNA is a home base: Harmony Air, JetRight, and Nicholas Air operate from the field, 4 in all. The closest alternate fields are Smyrna Airport (MQY, 10 nm), Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP, 51 nm), and Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG, 52 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 11,030-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Nashville, TN destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BNA to plan your flight.

2 FBOs serve KBNA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

  • Atlantic Aviation Nashville logo

    Atlantic Aviation Nashville

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Located within a short driving distance of all major attractions, Atlantic Aviation BNA promises to put the customer first! Atlantic BNA offers the standard services you expect, from catering to baggage service, but we also go the extra mile, arranging everything from your tee time at a local golf course to tickets for the big game or reservations at any one of our preferred restaurants.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
    • Unicom 131.6
    • Executive lounge
    • Customs
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Shuttle
    • Car rental
    • Taxi
    • Wheelchair access
    • +21 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address
  • Signature Flight Support Nashville logo

    Signature Flight Support Nashville

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry place Nashville in the heart of the country music scene. But entertainment isn't the only game in town. Health care, finance and publishing plus more recently the high-tech manufacturing and biotechnology industries help make Nashville one of the country's fastest-growing areas.

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • 24/7
    • Unicom 131.1
    • Executive lounge
    • Customs
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Cafe
    • Vending
    • Courtesy car
    • Car rental
    • +20 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

5/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“Their positive energy made the process feel much smoother and less stressful.”

老张 in Chicago5★ on Google

4/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“Compared to other busy airports like Chicago O’Hare, the atmosphere here felt much more relaxed and welcoming.”

老张 in Chicago5★ on Google

3/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“Having the Hilton at the terminal was convenient and made the whole morning an easier process.”

Jason H5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Nashville International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

ICAO

KBNA

IATA

BNA

FAA / Local

BNA

Elevation

599 ft

Coordinates

36.1245° N · 86.6782° W

Airspace

C · Charlie

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs TN fields

state range 320–1,953 ft

At 599 ft, BNA sits lower than 71% of the 41 Tennessee fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

4 runways

longest 11,030 ft

  • 13/31
    11,030 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
  • 02C/20C
    8,001 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
  • 02R/20L
    8,001 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
  • 02L/20R
    7,704 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 11,030 ft

BNA's 11,030 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

  • Turboprop3,000 ft
  • Light Jet3,500 ft
  • Midsize Jet4,500 ft
  • Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
  • Heavy Jet5,500 ft
  • VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators4

Access & alternates

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

KBNA · Nashville International Airport · Nashville, TN

From the ramp

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Flight times from here

Approximate nonstop block times from BNA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

DestinationDistanceBlock time
Chicago (ORD)356 nm1h 14m
Washington DC (IAD)470 nm1h 30m
Dallas (DAL)540 nm1h 39m
Houston (HOU)582 nm1h 45m
New York (TEB)656 nm1h 56m
Austin (AUS)656 nm1h 56m
Palm Beach (PBI)659 nm1h 56m
Miami (MIA)702 nm2h 2m

Common questions

What size private jets can use BNA?
Nashville International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,030 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at BNA?
Nashville International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 11,030 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at BNA?
Yes. 4 charter operators list Nashville International Airport as a home base, including Harmony Air, JetRight, Nicholas Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Nashville International Airport?
2 FBOs serve BNA: Atlantic Aviation Nashville and Signature Flight Support Nashville. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to BNA?
The closest alternate is Smyrna Airport (MQY), about 10 nm away, followed by Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from BNA to major cities?
Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 14m (356 nm), Washington DC about 1h 30m (470 nm), Dallas about 1h 39m (540 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

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