John C. Tune Airport®
Pilot Information
| Runway 2-20 Length | 6,001' x 100' |
| Pavement Strength | 97,000 pounds dual wheel |
| Gradient | 0.7% UP NE |
| Airport Elevation | 501 MSL |
| Airport Latitude & Longitude | 36 10' 56" N 86 53' 12" W |
| Unicom | 122.70 |
| AWOS | 127.075 615-350-6222 or 1-800-645-9753 |
| Clearance Delivery | 124.55 |
| Runway Lights | Medium Intensity, PCL* |
| PAPI | RWY 2 RWY 20 |
| REILS | RWY 2 RWY 20 |
| ILS/DME | RWY 20 110.3 |
| *JWN Tower Open 0700-2100 | |
| JWN Tower | 119.45* 615-350-3141 |
| JWN Ground Control | 121.7* |
| Clearance Delivery | 121.7*-124.55 |
| JWN ATIS/AWOS | 127.075 615-350-6222 |
| CTAF | 119.45* |
| Nashville Approach/Departure | 119.35 615-595-4524 |
| BNA Vortac | 114.1 |
| Nashville FSS | 122.55 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
| FBO | 122.85 615-350-5000 |
| Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority | 615-275-1275 or 615-969-2089 |
| Airport Police | 615-275-1703 |
Our friendly and experienced fixed-base operator (FBO) personnel are available 24/7 to meet your needs, including:
- Avgas and Jet A fueling
- Towing and other ground handling services
- Assistance with any other customer requests
Additional Services On-Site | For your convenience, the following businesses are located right here at the airport:
- Contour Flight Support: Offering flight training, aircraft maintenance, fueling, storage, avionics services, chartering, and sales. Contact them at 615-350-5000.
- Harmony Air Charter: Providing aircraft charters and flight instruction. Reach out to them at 615-350-8550.
- Helistar: Specializing in helicopter flight training. You can call them at 615-350-1122.
- Pro Aircraft Cleaning Services, LLC: Offering professional aircraft detailing services. Contact them at 615-847-0165.
- PSI: Providing computer testing services for pilot certifications, licenses, and other general testing needs. Call them at 615-604-1640.
- Wingnuts Aviation, LLC: Offering aircraft maintenance services. You can reach them at 931-302-4985 or by email at chris@wingnutsaviation.net
- Wings of Eagles: Providing flight instruction. Contact them at 615-979-9222.
Terminal Building | Our 3,600-square-foot terminal offers a comfortable and convenient experience for pilots and passengers:
- Pilot Lounge: Relax and unwind in our lounge equipped with DirectTV.
- Conference Room: Host meetings or training sessions in our spacious room accommodating up to 20 people.
- Break Room: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages from our vending machines.
- Bright and Airy Lobby: Our lobby features two large skylights, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Convenient Restrooms: Easily accessible restroom facilities.
Terminal Building Address: 110 Tune Airport Dr, Nashville, TN 37209
Hangar and Storage Solutions | JWN provides a range of hangar and storage options to meet your needs:
- Executive T-Hangars: Choose from 123 executive T-hangars for secure aircraft storage.
- Executive Box Hangars: Enjoy added privacy and convenience with our 12 executive box hangars.
- Premium Shade Hangars/Plane Ports: Protect your aircraft from the elements with our 10 premium shade hangars.
- Aircraft Parking and Apron Space: We offer ample parking and apron space for up to 29 tie-down aircraft.
JWN Administration Building Address: 1000 Tune Airport Dr, Nashville, TN 37209
Taxi, courtesy transportation, and car rental services provide quick access to nearby hotels/motels and the outstanding entertainment and recreational opportunities of Nashville.
For more details on car rentals, contact the fixed-base operator (FBO), Contour Aviation, at 615-350-5000
Terminal Building
- Address: 110 Tune Airport Drive, Nashville, TN 37209.
- Take Interstate 40 West to Exit 204.
- Go north on Briley Parkway for approximately 1.6 miles to Exit 26B (Centennial Boulevard West).
- Travel approximately one mile on Centennial Boulevard West through the stop light where Centennial Boulevard West becomes Cockrill Bend Industrial Drive.
- Turn right onto Tune Airport Dr (you will see the John C. Tune Airport sign)
- Turn right before the sign into John C. Tune Airport entrance, and follow the road for 0.7 miles to the terminal on the left.
JWN® Administration Building
- Address: 1000 Tune Airport Dr, Nashville, TN 37209
- Take Interstate 40 West to Exit 204.
- Go north on Briley Parkway for approximately 1.6 miles to Exit 26B (Centennial Boulevard West).
- Travel approximately one mile on Centennial Boulevard West through the stop light where Centennial Boulevard West becomes Cockrill Bend Industrial Drive.
- Turn right onto Tune Airport Dr (you will see the John C. Tune Airport® sign)
- Take an immediate left turn to the JWN® Administration building
Follow the links for more information about what to expect for your arrival at John C. Tune:
Helpful Phone Numbers
| Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority | 615-275-1275 |
| Airport Police | 615-275-1703 |
| JWN Tower | 615-350-3141 |
| BNA Tower Approach/Departure | 615-695-4524 |
| Fixed Based Operator (FBO) - Contour Aviation | 615-350-5000 or jwnfbo@flycfm.com |
| JWN ATIS/AWOS | 615-350-6222 |
About John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®)
Economic Impact Study Underscores the Essential Role of
John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®)
The 2025 Economic Impact Study for John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®) was conducted by InterVISTAS Consulting, an internationally recognized aviation and transportation consulting firm with a proven record of delivering comprehensive economic impact analyses, air service development initiatives, strategic and business plans, market assessments, and economic recovery strategies for airports, transportation systems, tourism organizations, business associations, and government clients.
The study evaluated calendar year 2024 economic contributions generated by aviation activity, including job creation, personal income, business revenue, and tax generation. The findings demonstrate the far-reaching economic value of JWN to communities across the state, supporting thousands of jobs, enabling tourism and commerce, and generating substantial federal, state, and local tax revenues.
Key findings include:
John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®)
- $177 million in total economic impact for Tennessee, a 93% increase over FY19 study completed by the state of Tennessee
- 1,000 Tennessee jobs are facilitated by airport activity, generating $100 million payroll
- Contributes to $24.4 million in total taxes which includes $15.6 million in federal, $5.67 million in state and $3.3 million in local taxes
To review the full 2025 Economic Impact Study for the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA)—including detailed insights on Nashville International Airport® (BNA®), economic data, regional impacts, and MNAA’s broader contributions to Tennessee’s economy—CLICK HERE to access the complete report.
In the late 1960s, Nashville civic leaders — led by pilot, attorney, businessman and community advocate John C. Tune — identified the need for a facility dedicated to serving small general aviation aircraft. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) launched a general aviation site study in 1972, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a site in the Cockrill Bend area of West Nashville.
Construction on John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®) began in 1983, and the airport opened to the public in July 1986. Built on roughly 300 acres, JWN quickly became an essential contributor to Middle Tennessee’s economic growth. The airport debuted with a 5,000‑by‑100‑foot runway and a 10,000‑square‑foot conventional hangar.
Expansion followed rapidly. In 1986, 10 T‑hangars were added. By 1988, the airport had built 44 more T‑hangars, an 18,000‑square‑foot conventional hangar and installed a localizer with distance‑measuring equipment. An automated weather observation system (AWOS) was commissioned in 1990.
A 500‑foot extension to the north end of Runway 2‑20 was completed in 1991. A new terminal building opened in 1995, offering a pilot lounge, flight‑planning room, weather information center, conference room, vending area, restrooms and showers.
Growth continued through the late 1990s. Twenty T‑hangars were added in 1996, and an instrument landing system (ILS) was installed on Runway 20. A GPS nonprecision approach for Runway 2 and another 20 T‑hangars were completed in 1998.
In 2006, 31 T‑hangars were constructed on the south ramp, along with Taxiway R3, which created a second entrance to the main terminal ramp. A year later, an 18,000‑square‑foot clear‑span hangar and 2,500 square feet of office space were added. Taxiway R1 and eight additional T‑hangars followed in 2011.
MNAA began planning major airfield renovations in 2012 to bring runway safety areas (RSA) into compliance with FAA standards, which require a 500‑foot‑wide RSA extending 1,000 feet beyond each runway end.
In 2013, Centennial Boulevard north of the airport was closed, Cockrill Bend Circle was extended and site preparation began for the RSA improvements. By 2015, the north RSA had been extended 500 feet to meet FAA requirements. On the south end, the RSA was extended 750 feet and an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) was installed. EMAS uses crushable material to safely stop aircraft that overrun the runway and is recommended when a full 1,000‑foot RSA is not feasible.
The runway itself was extended from 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Additional upgrades included runway grade repairs, new lighting and signage, a precision approach path indicator, a new ILS, reconstructed taxiways and an extension of Taxiway A. Landside improvements included apron and hangar floor rehabilitation, landscaping and signage enhancements and terminal renovations.
JWN received the FAA Southern Region Airports Division’s 2015 General Aviation Airport Safety Award and the Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee for its safety improvements. In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Commission and the Tennessee Aviation Association named JWN Airport of the Year.
On March 3, 2020, an EF‑2 tornado caused catastrophic damage at JWN. Infrastructure losses were estimated at $93 million, excluding personal property. More than 90 aircraft were destroyed, and 17 hangars were damaged or lost. Despite the devastation, full operations resumed within 17 days, and MNAA immediately began planning a major redevelopment.
In July 2020, MNAA launched a comprehensive redevelopment initiative — Tune Taking Off — to rebuild and expand airport facilities. Ground was broken on the $38.8 million project on July 20, 2021, the airport’s 35th anniversary.
That same year, a new 99‑foot air traffic control tower opened. Planned well before the 2020 tornado, the tower represented a major modernization milestone for JWN and was designed to support the airport’s long‑term growth.
Today, John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®) has evolved from a visionary concept in the 1960s into one of the region’s most important general aviation assets — a facility shaped by decades of expansion, modernization and resilience.
