Nashville International Airport (KBNA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Nashville International Airport in Nashville, TN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Nashville International Airport (KBNA) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Nashville, TN at 599 ft. KBNA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (02C, 02L, 02R, 13) — longest 11,030 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBNA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind variable at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,000 ft, broken clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 20,000 ft.
METAR KBNA 291353Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT010 BKN200 26/21 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02610211
What changed at KBNA?
Since the 1306Z (8:06 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 800 ft to 20,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KBNA
KBNA is currently VFR with variable winds at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 20,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 599 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
BNA ATIS INFO Q 1353Z. VRB03KT 10SM SCT010 BKN200 26/21 A2990 (TWO NINER NINER ZERO). ILS APCHS RWY 2R IN USE. DEPG RWY 2L. CLEARANCE FREQUENCY IS 121.9. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RWY 2C CLSD. . TWY T6 CLSD BTN TWY, 31 AND TWY K, . TWY B CLSD BTN RWY, 31 AND TWY L. RY 2L, 2R IM OTS. BIRD ACTIVITY IN VCY OF ARPT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Q.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBNA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 3 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02C | 8,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 02L | 7,704 ft | CON | — | — |
| 02R | 8,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 13 | 11,030 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 20C | 8,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 20L | 8,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 20R | 7,704 ft | CON | — | — |
| 31 | 11,030 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 20,000 ft.
KBNA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Nashville International Airport in Nashville, TN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBNA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBNA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MQY UA /OV MQY/TM 1343/FL015/TP C310/SK BKN015 TOPS 023/TB NEG
MQY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MQYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1343Reported at 13:43 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP C310Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN015 TOPS 023Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
JWN UA /OV 2 M SOUTH/TM 1336/FL012/TP DA40/SK BKN012
JWN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2 M SOUTHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1336Reported at 13:36 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP DA40Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN012Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BNA UA /OV BNA/TM 1333/FL010/TP B737/SK BKN010
BNA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BNALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1333Reported at 13:33 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN010Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
JWN UA /OV SOUTH OF JWN /TM 1325/FL012/TP C700/RM TOPS AT 2600 FT, BOTTOMS AT 1200 FT
JWN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SOUTH OF JWNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1325Reported at 13:25 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.RM TOPS AT 2600 FT, BOTTOMS …Remarks.Show raw report
BWG UA /OV BWG270030/TM 1315/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG/RM ZME
BWG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BWG270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1315Reported at 13:15 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
BNA UA /OV BNA/TM 1302/FL015/TP B737/SK BKN015
BNA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BNALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1302Reported at 13:02 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MQY UA /OV MQY/TM 1301/FL012/TP P28A/RM BASE 012
MQY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MQYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1301Reported at 13:01 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.RM BASE 012Remarks.Show raw report
HSV UA /OV HSV360010/TM 1236/FL180/TP E135/TA M08/IC LGT RIME/RM ZME
HSV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HSV360010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1236Reported at 12:36 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP E135Aircraft type reporting.TA M08Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBNA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBNA reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20C/20L/20R
- 34%
- 02C/02L/02R
- 29%
- 31
- 24%
- 13
- 13%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1120Z (6:20 AM CDT)
TAF KBNA 291120Z 2912/3018 35005KT P6SM SKC FM291800 35008KT P6SM SKC FM300300 02005KT P6SM SKC FM301500 05007KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KBNA
- IATA
- BNA
- FAA LID
- BNA
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 599 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.1245, -86.6782
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 11,030 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 10h 37m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Music City Aviators — Nashville, TN · 5 mi
- Hendersonville R/C Club - Sanders Ferry Park — Hendersonvlle, TN · 8 mi
- MTRCS - Middle Tennessee RC Society - Cane Ridge Park — Antioch, TN · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBNA reported VFR conditions during about 82.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 276 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 16.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.3 | 21.0 | 6.3 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 71.1 | 19.8 | 7.2 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 79.3 | 15.2 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 87.1 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 87.2 | 9.4 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 92.2 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 90.7 | 7.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 88.7 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 84.4 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 80.3 | 13.9 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 67.9 | 22.5 | 7.3 | 2.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.8 kt |
| May | 5.5 kt |
| Jun | 4.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.4 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBNA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Nashville International Airport in Nashville, TN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBNA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBNA?+
KBNA has 8 runways — 02C, 02L, 02R, 13, 20C, 20L, 20R, 31; the longest is 11,030 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBNA report its own weather?+
Yes — Nashville International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBNA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBNA broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KBNA publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KBNA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Nashville International Airport (KBNA) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Nashville International Airport (KBNA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Nashville International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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