Smyrna Airport (KMQY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Smyrna Airport in Smyrna, TN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Smyrna Airport (KMQY) is a regional airport serving Smyrna, TN at 543 ft. KMQY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 14, 19, 32) — longest 8,038 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 KMQY in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMQY 291856Z 02009KT 10SM CLR 31/22 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP128 T03110217
What changed at KMQY?
Since the 1756Z (12:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1756Z report — conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when KMQY's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KMQY
KMQY is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 543 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get KMQY weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KMQY in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KMQY free on TelegramRunway 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 KMQY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 5,546 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 32 | 8,038 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 14 | 8,038 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 19 | 5,546 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 2 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 11→9 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → unlimited.
KMQY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Smyrna Airport in Smyrna, 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 KMQY 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 KMQY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
BGF UA /OV BGF360030/TM 1928/FL160/TP PC12/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM ZME
BGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BGF360030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1928Reported at 19:28 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
BNA UA /OV 2A1/TM 1700/FL044/TP M20P/SK BASE045/WX 10SM/TB NEG
BNA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2A1Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1700Reported at 17:00 UTC.FL044Altitude: 4,400 ft MSL.TP M20PAircraft type reporting.SK BASE045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ARP UAL2617 3446N 08516W 1621 F360 329/052KT TB NONE SK CLEAR IC NONE
ARP UAL2617 3446N 08516W 162…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
HSV UA /OV HSV045025/TM 1458/FL200/TP BE20/SK BASE180/TA 00/IC MOD RIME 200-190/RM ZME
HSV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HSV045025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1458Reported at 14:58 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP BE20Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE180Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 00Outside air temperature, °C.IC MOD RIME 200-190Icing: moderate rime 20,000–19,000 ft.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMQY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMQY reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32
- 30%
- 19
- 28%
- 01
- 28%
- 14
- 14%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (12:20 PM CDT)
TAF KMQY 291720Z 2918/3018 33006KT P6SM FEW025 SCT200 FM300300 02005KT P6SM SKC
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for KMQY
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KMQY (Smyrna Airport) — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track KMQY on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMQY
- IATA
- MQY
- FAA LID
- MQY
- City
- Smyrna
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 543 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.0090, -86.5201
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,038 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.125 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 4h 59m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KMQY's live status on your website — free →
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.
- Hendersonville R/C Club - Sanders Ferry Park — Hendersonvlle, TN · 5 mi
- Helicopter Enthusiasts Around Tennessee - Mona Road — Murfreesboro, TN · 6 mi
- MTRCS - Middle Tennessee RC Society - Cane Ridge Park — Antioch, TN · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMQY reported VFR conditions during about 80.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 264 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 27.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.4 | 21.7 | 7.0 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 69.3 | 20.8 | 7.8 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 77.8 | 15.8 | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 85.8 | 10.1 | 3.2 | 1.0 |
| May | 85.1 | 10.2 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 89.7 | 7.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 89.2 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 87.8 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 85.1 | 9.7 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 81.5 | 11.7 | 4.7 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 77.5 | 14.9 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 65.8 | 23.0 | 7.5 | 3.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.4 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 4.8 kt |
| Jun | 4.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMQY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Smyrna Airport in Smyrna, TN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KMQY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMQY?+
KMQY has 4 runways — 01, 14, 19, 32; the longest is 8,038 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMQY report its own weather?+
Yes — Smyrna Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMQY have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMQY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMQY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMQY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMQY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Smyrna Airport (KMQY) 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 Smyrna Airport (KMQY)
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 Smyrna Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KMQY yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment KMQY drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport — showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit
How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · Tennessee airports