MQY · KMQY · Smyrna Airport

Smyrna Airport (MQY)

Smyrna, United States · medium airport · 36.009° -86.520° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeMQY
ICAO CodeKMQY
Typemedium airport
NameSmyrna Airport
MunicipalitySmyrna
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude36.009° N
Longitude-86.520° W
Elevation543 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score300
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionSmyrna
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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✈ Airlines Serving MQY

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (36.0°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Smyrna Airport is a general aviation and corporate airport located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, approximately 20 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. It functions as a key reliever airport for Nashville International (BNA) and is well known for its exceptionally long primary runway, which accommodates a wide range of business jets, cargo aircraft, and flight training operations. The airport has grown steadily to support corporate travel for the booming Nashville metro region.

🚖 Getting There

Smyrna Airport is most easily reached by car via Interstate 24 from Nashville, with the drive typically taking 25-35 minutes depending on traffic. Rental cars are available on-site and are the most convenient option for visitors, as taxi and rideshare availability can be

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Smyrna Airport located?
A: Smyrna Airport is in Smyrna, Tennessee, in Rutherford County, about 20 miles southeast of downtown Nashville.

Q: Does MQY offer scheduled commercial passenger flights?
A: No, Smyrna Airport primarily serves general aviation, corporate, cargo, and flight training activity rather than scheduled commercial service.

Q: How long is the main runway at Smyrna Airport?
A: The primary runway at MQY is notably long for a general aviation facility, allowing it to handle large business jets and some military aircraft.

Q: Who typically uses Smyrna Airport?
A: The airport is popular with corporate jet operators, private pilots, flight schools, cargo carriers, and government/military flights supporting the Nashville area.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 30, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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