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Tennessee's general aviation and cargo hub near Nashville.
Opened
1941
Location
Smyrna, United States
Smyrna Airport (IATA: MQY, ICAO: KMQY) is a public airport located in Smyrna, Tennessee, approximately 20 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. It serves as an important general aviation, military, and cargo facility in the greater Nashville metropolitan area.
The airport is home to the Tennessee Air National Guard's 118th Wing and has historically supported military operations alongside civilian aviation. It also serves corporate and charter traffic, offering an alternative to the busier Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Smyrna Airport has seen growth in cargo and industrial aviation activity, benefiting from its proximity to major manufacturing facilities, including a nearby Nissan assembly plant. The airport continues to expand its role in supporting the region's economic development.
Terminals
The airport does not operate a commercial passenger terminal but has facilities supporting general aviation, military, and cargo operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Smyrna Airport is primarily by personal vehicle or rental car, with no scheduled public transit service directly serving the facility.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Smyrna Airport; it primarily serves general aviation, charter, and cargo operators.
Notable facts
- ›Home to the Tennessee Air National Guard's 118th Wing.
- ›Located approximately 20 miles southeast of Nashville, Tennessee.
- ›Serves as an alternative reliever airport to Nashville International Airport (BNA).
- ›Proximity to Nissan's major U.S. assembly plant supports industrial aviation activity.
- ›Originally developed as a U.S. military airfield during World War II.
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