Nashville International Airport (KBNA)
Nashville, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KBNA
IATA
BNA
City
Nashville
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
599 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
36.1245, -86.6782
Overview
Fast-growing airport in central Tennessee with good general aviation facilities nearby.
Current Weather at KBNA
Pilots flying into or out of Nashville International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KBNA 210053Z 19005KT 5SM RA BR BKN041 BKN060 OVC110 22/20 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP171 CB DSNT N P0006 T02220200Wind 190° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 19
Current TAF
TAF KBNA 202325Z 2100/2206 27010G20KT 3SM -RA BR VCTS OVC035CB FM210100 10005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC025 FM210600 07003KT P6SM OVC007 TEMPO 2110/2113 OVC004 FM211800 08006KT P6SM OVC015Decode METAR for KBNA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Nashville International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KBNA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KBNA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Nashville. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Nashville International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Nashville International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KBNA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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