Flying in Nashville, TN
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Nashville — the nearest is John C Tune Airport (KJWN), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 28m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 32m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Nashville
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
John C Tune Airport
Nashville International Airport
Smyrna Airport
City of Murfreesboro Airport
Centerville Municipal Airport
Ellington Airport
Bomar Field / Shelbyville Municipal Airport
Clarksville–Montgomery County Regional Airport
Maury County Airport
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell)
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport
Hopkinsville Christian County Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:46–19:14 | 14h 28m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:14–16:46 | 9h 32m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 21°C / 70°F | 9.5°C / 49°F | 18 km/h | 39% |
| Summer | 30.9°C / 88°F | 20.7°C / 69°F | 14 km/h | 49% |
| Autumn | 21.7°C / 71°F | 11.2°C / 52°F | 15 km/h | 29% |
| Winter | 11.2°C / 52°F | 1.4°C / 35°F | 18 km/h | 39% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Nashville, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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