KMQY

VFR

SMYRNA

SMYRNA · TENNESSEE

Elev
543'
Longest RWY
8,038'14/32
Tower
0700-2200 MON-FRI, 0700-1900 SAT-SUN
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:56Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0700-2200 MON-FRI, 0700-1900 SAT-SUN local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,500'
MSL · field 543' + 957 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +14 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KMQY

Current METAR

Observed 17:56Z

KMQY 271756Z 17014G22KT 10SM FEW041 27/16 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02670161 10267 20156 58012
Wind
170° @ 14G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,039 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM N
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
Pattern altitude
957 ft AGL · 1,500 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
MQY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
EVAN LESTER
Address
278 DOUG WARPOOLE RD., SMYRNA TN 37167

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA
NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 14 kt
RWY 19
182°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 182° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,500 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32137° / 317°8,038 ftASPHStandard L
01/19Favored2° / 182°5,546 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)35', tree, 1500' from thr, 485' R of cntrln, slope 37
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
01PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)74', tree, 1800' from thr, 143' R of cntrln, slope 21
19PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 32
LS · CAT I
MQY
111.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KMQY · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Nashville International traffic transits the Smyrna traffic area at 2,500 feet MSL and above.Show FAA
  • Taxiway J south of taxiway A is limited to 65,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact BNA Approach on 121.7. If unable, call 615-695-4522.Show FAA
  • Air National Guard base operations are from 0630 to 1600 Monday through Friday; prior permission required at 683-3611.Show FAA
  • Class D service is from 1300 to 0400 Zulu Monday through Friday.Show FAA
  • Taxiway K is limited to 65,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission is required for operations over 30 passengers; contact the airport manager.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated on runway 32; REIL on runway 14; medium intensity runway lighting on runway 01/19; high intensity runway lighting on runway 14/32 controlled by CTAF. PAPI on runways 01, 14, 19, and 32 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFor fuel, call 615-220-2957 or 615-459-3337.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Runway 01/19 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger-carrying operations having more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations having more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • H1Helipad H1 is closed indefinitely.Show FAA
  • H1Helipad H1 lighting is out of service indefinitely. Military activity includes helicopter perimeter lighting; contact the airport manager.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude is 457 feet AGL for helicopters, 957 feet AGL for light aircraft, and 1,457 feet AGL for turboprop and jet aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KMQY

Answer card
ICAO
KMQY
Name
SMYRNA
Location
SMYRNA, TENNESSEE
Elevation
543 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,500 ft MSL (957 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2200 MON-FRI, 0700-1900 SAT-SUN
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 8,038 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

KMQY is in Smyrna, Tennessee, about 20 miles southeast of Nashville. Field elevation is 543 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 14/32 at 8,038 ft. Tower service runs 0700-2200 Monday through Friday. Weekend tower hours are 0700-1900. The field has one ILS approach. It is for runway 32.

Pattern altitude is 957 ft AGL for light aircraft. That is 1,500 ft MSL. Helicopters use 457 ft AGL. Turboprops and jets use 1,457 ft AGL. Nashville traffic transits the Smyrna traffic area at 2,500 ft MSL and above. That matters when you are setting up your arrival and scanning for traffic.

Hollingshead Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Azure Flight Support is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call either FBO directly for current fuel and services. Published remarks also note that runway 01/19 is not available for certain large passenger operations. Taxiway J south of taxiway A is limited to 65,000 pounds. Taxiway K is also limited to 65,000 pounds. If you are arriving after tower hours, use the published clearance delivery procedure with BNA Approach on 121.7. The airport has Class D service from 1300 to 0400 Zulu Monday through Friday.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMQY for light aircraft?
Pattern altitude for light aircraft is 957 ft AGL. That is 1,500 ft MSL.
What are the tower hours at Smyrna Airport (KMQY)?
The tower is open 0700-2200 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 0700-1900.
Does KMQY have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 32.
Which runway is the longest at KMQY?
Runway 14/32 is the longest. It is 8,038 ft asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at KMQY?
Hollingshead Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Azure Flight Support is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
What should I do for clearance delivery when the tower is closed at KMQY?
Contact BNA Approach on 121.7 for clearance delivery when the tower is closed. If that does not work, call 615-695-4522.
Is there any special traffic flow to watch for near KMQY?
Nashville International traffic transits the Smyrna traffic area at 2,500 ft MSL and above. Keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.
Are there any runway or taxiway weight limits at KMQY?
Yes. Taxiway J south of taxiway A is limited to 65,000 pounds. Taxiway K is also limited to 65,000 pounds.

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