Smyrna Airport

MQY · KMQY · Smyrna, TN · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
543 ft MSL
Longest runway
8,038 ft 14/32
Runways
2
Mag var
2W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:16 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:27 AM10:27Z
Sunrise05:56 AM10:56Z
Sunset07:48 PM00:48Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:16 PM01:16Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:16 PM → 05:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:48 PM → 04:56 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 051°downwind 321°base 231°final 141°45° entry14193201

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
141° mag · 139° true
Dimensions
8,038 × 150 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL · 957 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
118.5
More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
543 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 35 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold, 485 ft R of centerline — 37:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
50 ft
TDZ elevation
543 ft
LAHSO
3,391 ft (hold short of 01/19)
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 95k, Double wheel 160k, Dual tandem 175k, Double dual tandem 250k. PCN 454.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Smyrna”
ASOS/AWOS
119.125
Clearance — primary
121.4

Taxi & takeoff

“Smyrna”
Ground — primary
121.4
Tower — primary
118.5

Departure & arrival

“Nashville”
App/Dep
118.4

Also

CTAF
118.5
UNICOM
122.95

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (5 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
41.5NG OPS
149.8NG OPS
233.1LCL/P
360.7APCH/P DEP/P
373.9NG OPS

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 32
RunwayILS
RWY 32ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (MQY) · GS 2.83°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

BNA 114.10 · SYI 113.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BNA · Nashville VORTAC 114.10 · 88X High r136° / 11.1 NM
SYI · Shelbyville VOR/DME 113.55 · 82Y Low r353° / 27.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums
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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMQY / MQY
Coordinates
36.0090, -86.5201
Elevation
543 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0700-2200 MON-FRI, 0700-1900 SAT-SUN
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2200 MON-FRI 0700-1900 SAT-SUN; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.125 · ☎ 615-223-7716
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
NASHVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MQY
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
IV A
Activated
1942/10
Distance from city
2 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; MIRL RWY 01/19; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01, 14, 19 & 32 OPR CONSLY. on 118.5Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 4-light PAPI (left) · 19: 4-light PAPI (left) · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SMYRNA/RUTHERFORD ARPT AUTH
278 DOUG WARPOOLE RD., SMYRNA, TN
615-459-2651
Manager
EVAN LESTER
278 DOUG WARPOOLE RD., SMYRNA, TN
615-459-2651
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • NASHVILLE INTL TFC TRANSITS SMYRNA TFC AREA AT 2500 FT MSL & ABV.
  • ANG BASE OPS 0630-1600 MON-FRI; PPR - D683-3611.
  • 24 HR PPR OVR 30 PAX - AMGR.
  • TWY J SOUTH OF TWY A LTD TO 65000 LB.
  • TWY K LTD TO 65000 LB.
  • CLASS D SVC 1300-0400Z MON-FRI.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC NASHVILLE APCH AT 615-695-4522.

Runways

  • CLSD INDEFLY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; MIRL RWY 01/19; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01, 14, 19 & 32 OPR CONSLY.
  • OTS INDEFLY. MIL: ACTVT HELI PERIMETER LGT - AMGR.

Fuel

  • C615-220-2957 OR C615-459-3337.
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About KMQY

Smyrna Airport (MQY · KMQY) is an airport in Smyrna, TN, at 543 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,038 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMQY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMQY have a control tower?

Yes. Smyrna Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMQY?

Smyrna Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,038 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMQY?

Smyrna Airport is in Smyrna, TN, at an elevation of 543 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0090, -86.5201.

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