Murfreesboro Municipal (KMBT), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Murfreesboro Municipal (KMBT) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with a single paved runway and a business aviation share of just over a quarter of its annual operations. The field carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel and sits roughly 21 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at Nashville International (KBNA). Nashville International itself lies about 21 nautical miles to the northwest, with Smyrna closer still at just over 10 nautical miles.
Runways
Murfreesboro Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,750 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
Murfreesboro Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Murfreesboro Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Nashville International (KBNA), 21 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Murfreesboro Municipal recorded 1,979 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, June and July. Business aviation traffic at KMBT is heavier from April through July, with June recording the highest monthly count of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 201 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Murfreesboro Municipal averages 15.4 days above 90°F in July, 21.9 freeze days in January and 0.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.2°F, and January the coldest, at 47.9°F.
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Murfreesboro Municipal has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
A ground communication outlet is available on frequency 135.075 through Nashville Clearance Delivery. If unable to reach Clearance Delivery, contact Nashville Approach.
The training pattern is closed from 2200 to 0700 Monday through Friday, and from 2200 to 0800 on weekends and holidays. At other times, prior permission is required from the airport manager.
Practice approaches are not available on an on-demand basis.
This runway is used as the calm wind runway.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; departing aircraft must climb to 2,000 feet MSL before turning.
Wildlife is present in the vicinity of the airport.
Student flight training occurs from 0800 to 1700.
Engine run-ups are conducted on the east side of the main ramp.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Murfreesboro Municipal has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Smyrna (KMQY), 10.45 NM northwest.
Part of the Nashville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMBT
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KMBT offer for business aviation arrivals?
Murfreesboro Municipal (KMBT) has one paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,750 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This single-runway layout is the only paved option at the field, so wind conditions relative to this runway heading should be checked before planning an arrival. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate their own traffic pattern entries and departures.
Is customs clearance available at Murfreesboro Municipal?
Murfreesboro Municipal does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Nashville International (KBNA), located approximately 20.76 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance on an international itinerary should plan to route through KBNA or another customs airport rather than expecting to clear at KMBT directly.
What fuel types are available at KMBT?
KMBT offers 100LL avgas and A+ fuel, and the airport is also listed as having Jet A available. Fuel service aligns with the airport's published attendance schedule, which runs from 0700 to 1900 daily, seven days a week. Operators should plan fuel stops within these hours given the airport is non-towered with no continuous overnight attendance indicated.
Are there operating restrictions on the training pattern at Murfreesboro Municipal?
Yes, the training pattern at Murfreesboro Municipal is closed overnight: 2200 to 0700 Monday through Friday, and 2200 to 0800 on weekends and holidays. Outside these listed hours, prior permission is required from the airport manager. Noise abatement procedures are also in effect, requiring departing aircraft to climb to 2,000 feet MSL before turning.