Nashville International Airport

KBNA / BNA

Nashville, US

Last Updated
Apr 21, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
9 kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBNA 212053Z 24009KT 10SM SCT250 27/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02721006 56024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 599 ft
SCT 25,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,599 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nashville International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 25,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 27 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (599 ft)
Pressure Alt
337 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,921 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBNA 212056Z 2121/2224 24009G16KT P6SM SCT250 FM220000 22005KT P6SM FEW250 FM221700 24010G17KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM220000
+3h
VFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BNA
02L
20R
02C
20C ✈️
02R
20L ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02C/20C
Active: 20C
8,001 ft 150 ft CON 18°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
02L/20R 7,703 ft 150 ft CON 17°
6.6 kt 6.1 kt
137° angle
✈️ 02R/20L
Active: 20L
8,000 ft 150 ft CON 18°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
13/31 11,030 ft 150 ft ASP 133°
2.6 kt 8.6 kt
107° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBNA

5,511 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
5%
LIFR
1.6%

Nashville International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 13.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.2%
NE
6.3%
E
4.5%
SE
3.8%
S
29.4%
SW
10.4%
W
7.1%
NW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.4°C
Range: -13°C to 34°C
-13°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02C/20C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 02L/20R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 02R/20L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,511 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nashville International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBNA
IATA Code: BNA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 599 ft MSL

Location

City: Nashville
Country: US
Latitude: 36.124500°
Longitude: -86.678200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02C/20C
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 02L/20R
Length: 7,703 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 02R/20L
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 11,030 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nashville International Airport

Overview

Nashville International Airport serves as a major commercial airport for Middle Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States. Situated at 599 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 36.124500, -86.678200, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Nashville metropolitan area. As a large airport with multiple substantial runways, KBNA supports significant commercial and potentially general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Nashville's airport elevation and geographic location suggest potential for variable weather conditions across seasonal transitions. The airport's multiple concrete runways (02C/20C, 02L/20R, 02R/20L) and one asphalt runway (13/31) provide operational flexibility during changing meteorological conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and crosswind scenarios given the airport's diverse runway orientation.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with significant length variations, with runway 13/31 being the longest at 11,030 feet. This extensive runway infrastructure allows for accommodating a wide range of aircraft types and provides substantial operational resilience. The varied runway configurations enable efficient air traffic management and support complex aviation requirements.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the 13/31 runway offering the most extensive landing surface. The three concrete runways (02C/20C, 02L/20R, 02R/20L) range between 7,703 and 8,001 feet, providing consistent landing options for most commercial aircraft. Pilots should carefully evaluate current wind vectors and runway conditions during approach planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.