Warren County Memorial Airport (KRNC), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Warren County Memorial (KRNC) is a public-use general aviation airport serving McMinnville, Tennessee, at an elevation of 1,032 feet. The field is non-towered and sees moderate business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording 391 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 676 total annual operations. A single asphalt runway, along with fuel and attendance during daytime hours, supports the airport's role for regional traffic in this part of Middle Tennessee.
Runways
Warren County Memorial Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 5,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Warren County Memorial Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Warren County Memorial Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Nashville International (KBNA), 48 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Warren County Memorial Airport recorded 391 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KRNC is notably concentrated in July, which recorded 68 operations compared to a monthly range of 15 to 41 for the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 68 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Warren County Memorial Airport averages 12.3 days above 90°F in July, 17.7 freeze days in January and 0.6 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.6°F, and January the coldest, at 50.6°F.
Weather station is 3.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Warren County Memorial Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runways 05 and 23, PAPI for runways 05 and 23, and MIRL for runway 05/23 are pilot-activated via CTAF. MIRL for runway 05/23 is preset to low intensity, with intensity increase available via CTAF.
The obstruction clearance slope at the displaced threshold is 40:1.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of centerline.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Warren County Memorial Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Smithville Municipal, 17.30 NM north.
Part of the Nashville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRNC
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Frequently asked questions
Does KRNC have on-site customs clearance?
Warren County Memorial (KRNC) does not have customs clearance on site. The nearest customs facility is KBNA, located approximately 48 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins should plan a clearance stop there before or after landing at KRNC. Clearance coordination for this area is directed through Memphis ARTCC.
What fuel is available at KRNC?
Warren County Memorial (KRNC) offers 100LL and A+ fuel, with Jet A also available on the field. The airport is attended daily from 0800 to 1700 local time. Outside these hours, fuel service should not be assumed to be available. Dispatchers should confirm timing against the field's attendance schedule when planning arrivals near the edges of that window.
What is the runway length and surface at KRNC?
KRNC's single runway, 05/23, is a 5,000-foot asphalt surface with a width of 100 feet. This is also the airport's max paved runway length. The runway supports REIL and PAPI lighting on both ends, along with MIRL edge lighting activated via CTAF. No parallel or crosswind runway is available at this airport.
Are there any approach or lighting limitations at KRNC?
Yes, Warren County Memorial (KRNC) has a documented PAPI limitation on its runway system. The PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of centerline, which pilots should factor into visual approach planning. Obstruction clearance slope at the displaced threshold is published at 40:1. Runway lighting, including REIL, PAPI, and MIRL, is pilot-activated via CTAF and preset to low intensity with an increase option.