Nashville International (KBNA), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Nashville International (KBNA) is a Tier 1 towered airport in Nashville, Tennessee, sitting less than half a mile from the metro core and handling both scheduled airline service and a substantial volume of business aviation traffic. The airport fields four concrete runways, including an 11,030-foot primary runway, and reported 278,635 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 47,095 of those movements. Onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement support international arrivals directly at the field.
Runways
Nashville International has four paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 11,030 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Nashville International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Nashville International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Nashville International recorded 47,095 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KBNA is somewhat concentrated toward the fall months, with October showing the highest monthly total and a secondary peak in May.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 4,863 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Nashville International averages 18.2 days above 90°F in July, 18.8 freeze days in January and 0.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.9°F, and January the coldest, at 49.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Nashville International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Aircraft holding or stopped at Taxiway A5 may cause visual interference with approaching traffic.
Military Air National Guard transient aircraft require prior permission 48 hours in advance for all operations. The Air National Guard provides no services to transient aircraft; contact a fixed base operator for services.
Terminal apron taxilanes Z, Y1, Y2, and taxilane Y between Y3 and Y4 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet.
Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 214 feet require prior permission submitted 96 hours in advance.
Prior permission is required before general aviation and cargo aircraft proceed to the airline terminal gate for deicing operations.
Pilots conducting EFVS operations should be aware that an LED approach lighting system is in use on Runway 20R.
180-degree turns for aircraft over 12,500 pounds are not authorized on asphalt surfaces.
Practice approaches are not authorized for military aircraft or aircraft over 12,500 pounds; practice approaches are not authorized between 2300 and 0700.
A lighted jet blast fence is located at 568 feet MSL, 1,167 feet northwest of the threshold.
A lighted jet blast fence is located at 598 feet MSL, 1,100 feet southeast of the threshold.
The approach ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Caution: readback and compliance with runway holding instructions is required, especially at Taxiway K and Runway 20C, Taxiway L at Runway 13, and Taxiway H at Runway 31.
Do not confuse Taxiway S for Runway 20C.
Pavement on the west side of Runway 02R/20L between Taxiways H3 and H4 is marked as a vehicle access road only.
A lighted perimeter fence is located in the runway object free area, west of Runway 02C/20C at the midpoint.
A noise abatement procedure applies to turbojet aircraft; military turbojets must use Runway 13/31 for arrivals and departures.
Bird activity is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 615/R/A/W/T.
PCR VALUE: 897/R/A/W/T.
PCR VALUE: 727/R/A/W/T.
PCR VALUE: 762/R/A/W/T.
A flight notification service (ADCUS) is available.
Flight over the main terminal is not authorized.
Terminal apron taxiing between air carrier ramp pushback operations and gates is not authorized.
Adhere to taxiway and taxilane centerlines within the terminal apron.
The North Ramp tower operates daily from 0400 to 0100 on frequency 131.90.
The South Ramp tower operates daily from 0400 to 0100 on frequency 129.95.
The Central Ramp, also known as the Guitar Pick Ramp, tower operates daily from 0400 to 0100 on frequency 131.375.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Nashville International has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Smyrna (KMQY), 10.34 NM southeast.
Part of the Nashville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KBNA?
The longest runway at Nashville International is Runway 13/31, a 11,030-foot concrete surface with a width of 150 feet. KBNA also operates three parallel runways in the 02/20 configuration: 02C/20C and 02R/20L at 8,001 feet, and 02L/20R at 7,704 feet. All four runways are paved concrete. This four-runway layout supports the airport's mixed traffic of airline and business aviation operations. Runway 13/31 handles the longest-range departures given its available length.
Does KBNA have customs facilities for international arrivals?
Nashville International has onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This means international flights can clear customs directly at KBNA without diverting to another airport for inspection. A flight notification service, referenced in airport remarks as ADCUS, is also available for arranging arrival clearance in advance. Operators planning international arrivals should coordinate through standard notification channels ahead of landing. The onsite customs arrangement supports both passenger and cargo operations at this airport.
Are there wingspan restrictions on the ramps at Nashville International?
Yes, Nashville International restricts several taxiways to aircraft with limited wingspan. Terminal apron taxiways Z, Y1, Y2, and the portion of taxiway Y between Y3 and Y4 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet. Separately, any aircraft with a wingspan greater than 214 feet requires prior permission, submitted 96 hours in advance. Operators of large business jets or widebody aircraft at KBNA should confirm ramp and taxiway routing before arrival. These restrictions apply specifically to the terminal apron area.
What ramp frequencies are used at KBNA?
Nashville International operates three distinct ramp control frequencies, each covering a different ramp area. The North Ramp tower operates daily from 0400 to 0100 on 131.90. The South Ramp tower operates on the same daily schedule using 129.95. The Central Ramp, also referred to as the Guitar Pick Ramp, operates on the same hours using 131.375. Pilots and dispatchers should confirm the correct frequency based on assigned parking location at KBNA.
Is there military activity at Nashville International?
Yes, Nashville International hosts Air National Guard operations alongside civilian traffic. Transient military aircraft require prior permission 48 hours in advance for all ANG-related activity. The Air National Guard does not provide services to transient aircraft, so operators must contact a fixed base operator directly for fuel and ground handling. Military and civilian aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds are also restricted from practice approaches between 2300 and 0700 local. A dedicated noise abatement procedure applies to turbojet aircraft, with military turbojets directed to use Runway 13/31 for arrivals and departures.