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Smyrna Airport (MQY)

Smyrna Airport (MQY) is a joint use airport located ten miles southeast of the larger Nashville International Airport. While predominantly supporting general aviation this is a joint use facility with the Tennessee Army National Guard Unit which operates 60 helicopters. View a printable Pilot Handbook of the MQY information found on this Web page. 

 

Know Before You Go

Airport diagram graphic.The RWY configuration consists of intersecting RWYs 1/19 and 14/32. 

The airspace at MQY is Class D and underlies Nashville Class C airspace. (Refer to Sectional Chart)

BNA airport traffic transits MQY airspace at 2500 MSL and above.
Sectional chart graphic showing location of Smyrna Airport under Nashville Class C airspace.

MQY ATCT Hours: 0700L-2200L M-F
700L-1900L S-S
Administrative Office Open 0800L-1600L M-F
Business Phone 615-355-9610

Below find various MQY-specific information and things to be aware of, as well as general information to inform your preflight planning. This will be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. This information is to supplement the From the Flight Deck Videos that are produced by the FAA Runway Safety Group. Here you will also find information provided by the local air traffic controllers at the airport where you intend to fly. The information is subject to change. Not for navigation or legal* pre-flight action. Always refer to official pre-flight materials such as, but not limited to, NOTAMs, airport diagrams, VFR charts and airport construction notices for the latest airport-specific details.

Last updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2025