Smyrna Airport (KMQY), Tennessee
Landing essentials
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Overview
Smyrna Airport, identified as KMQY, sits about 10.6 nautical miles from the Nashville metro area and shares its ramp with Air National Guard operations. The field is a Class D towered airport with a long primary runway and a secondary crosswind runway, both paved, supporting a business aviation-heavy traffic mix recorded at ops tier 1 in 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Jet A and 100LL are both available on the field, with attendance reported around the clock across all days.
Runways
Smyrna Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 8,038 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Smyrna Airport 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
Smyrna Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Nashville International (KBNA), 10 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Smyrna Airport recorded 9,971 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KMQY builds through the year and peaks in October, according to 2025 FAA TFMSC monthly figures.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,082 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Smyrna Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Air National Guard base operations run 0630-1600 Monday through Friday; prior permission is required. Contact base operations to arrange.
A 24-hour prior permission requirement applies to any aircraft carrying more than 30 passengers; contact the airport manager to arrange.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Nashville Approach.
Taxiway J, south of Taxiway A, is limited to 65,000 pounds.
Taxiway K is limited to 65,000 pounds.
Pilot-activated lighting includes MALSR on Runway 32, REIL on Runway 14, MIRL on Runway 01/19, and HIRL on Runway 14/32, all controlled via CTAF. PAPI is installed and operates continuously on Runways 01, 14, 19, and 32.
PCR VALUE: 520/F/D/X/T
Nashville International traffic transits the Smyrna traffic area at 2,500 feet MSL and above.
Closed indefinitely.
Out of service indefinitely. For military use, helicopter perimeter lighting is pilot-activated; contact the airport manager.
Class D service operates 1300-0400Z Monday through Friday.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Smyrna Airport has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Nashville International (KBNA), 10.34 NM northwest.
Part of the Nashville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does KMQY (Smyrna Airport) offer for business aviation traffic?
Smyrna Airport, KMQY, operates two paved runways available for use. Runway 14/32 is the primary surface at 8,038 feet long and 150 feet wide, built with asphalt. Runway 01/19 provides a secondary asphalt strip measuring 5,546 feet by 100 feet. Together these runways support the business aviation traffic that makes up the majority of operations recorded at this airport in 2025 FAA TFMSC data. A third listed surface, H1, is a 40-by-40-foot concrete pad rather than a runway for fixed-wing traffic.
Is KMQY a towered airport, and what are its control tower hours?
Smyrna Airport is towered, operating under Class D airspace. Per the field remarks, Class D service runs 1300-0400Z Monday through Friday. Outside those hours, the tower is closed and the airspace reverts to uncontrolled status. Pilots requiring a clearance delivery when the tower at KMQY is closed are instructed to contact Nashville Approach instead. Dispatchers should plan communications accordingly around this weekly schedule.
Are there weight restrictions on taxiways at Smyrna Airport?
Yes, Smyrna Airport imposes weight limits on two specific taxiways. Taxiway J, south of Taxiway A, is limited to 65,000 pounds. Taxiway K carries the same 65,000-pound limit. These restrictions matter for heavier business aviation aircraft planning ground movement at KMQY, since routing around these segments may be necessary for aircraft exceeding the stated weight. Operators should factor these limits into taxi planning ahead of arrival or departure.
Does KMQY have customs clearance available onsite?
Smyrna Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Nashville International, listed as KBNA, located 10.34 nautical miles away. Aircraft arriving from international origins that require customs clearance need to route through that facility or coordinate accordingly before or after using KMQY. This distance is short enough that many operators treat it as a practical alternative for the clearance step in a broader itinerary through the Smyrna area.
Are there prior permission requirements for operations at Smyrna Airport?
Smyrna Airport carries more than one prior-permission requirement tied to its shared military use. Air National Guard base operations run 0630-1600 Monday through Friday and require PPR coordination. Separately, any aircraft carrying more than 30 passengers needs a 24-hour PPR arranged through the airport manager, regardless of day or time. These requirements reflect the mixed civil and military character of KMQY. Dispatchers planning passenger flights or ANG-adjacent operations should build this coordination step into trip planning.