Murphy Field Private

17TN · Jonesborough, TN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,720 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,500 ft 08/26
Runways
2

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:01 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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Sunrise06:39 AM10:39Z
Sunset08:33 PM00:33Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 120°downwind 030°base 300°final 210°45° entry21260308

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
210° true
Dimensions
1,000 × 50 ft
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 030°) on the 45° at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

HMV 114.60 · SOT 108.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HMV · Holston Mountain VORTAC 114.60 · 93X Low r254° / 24.4 NM
SOT · Snowbird VORTAC 108.80 · 25X Low r039° / 37.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17TN — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
17TN
Coordinates
36.2994, -82.6042
Elevation
1,720 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
NASHVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2004/09
Distance from city
6 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LARRY MURPHY
141 SAM JOBE ROAD, LIMESTONE, TN
423-257-4343
Manager
LARRY MURPHY
141 SAM JOBE ROAD, LIMESTONE, TN
423-257-4343
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.

Nearby airports

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About 17TN

Murphy Field (17TN) is an airport in Jonesborough, TN, at 1,720 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17TN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 17TN have a control tower?

No. Murphy Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 17TN?

Murphy Field has 2 runways; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 17TN?

Murphy Field is in Jonesborough, TN, at an elevation of 1,720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2994, -82.6042.

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