John C Tune Airport (JWN) | Private Jet Hub Near Nashville

John C Tune at a Glance

John C. Tune Airport (KJWN/JWN) is a Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority reliever in west Nashville, roughly 8 miles from downtown. It operates a single 6,001 x 100 ft grooved-asphalt runway (2/20) serving light and midsize business jets. The field is Class D towered (0700-2100 local) with RNAV (GPS) approaches to both runway ends. Corporate Flight Management runs the on-field FBO with 24-hour Jet-A and 100LL, and Atlantic Aviation broke ground on a second FBO in early 2026. There is no customs on field; international arrivals clear at Nashville International (BNA).

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John C Tune Airport, 110 Tune Airport Dr, Nashville, TN 37209

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	John C Tune Airport
ICAO Code	KJWN
IATA Code	JWN
FAA Identifier	JWN
Address	110 Tune Airport Dr, Nashville, TN 37209
Elevation	495 ft MSL
Coordinates	36.1824° N, 86.8867° W
Owner / Operator	Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Phone	+1-615-350-4600
FAA Data	AirNav JWN

Operations & Facilities
Runways	2/20: 5,501 ft (Asphalt) 13/31: 3,904 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	Nashville Flight Training
Customs	No
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	24/7
Approaches	ILS, RNAV, Visual
Tower / Freq	118.5
Weight Limit	None; single 6,001 ft runway
Annual Operations	50,000+

Runways & Approaches

John C. Tune operates a single primary runway, 2/20, measuring 6,001 by 100 feet with a grooved asphalt surface in good condition. This was extended from its earlier length to 6,001 feet, giving the field comfortable margins for light jets such as the Phenom 300 and Citation CJ-series, and supporting midsize and many super-midsize jets including the Citation XLS, Challenger 350, and Gulfstream G280 under typical Middle Tennessee conditions. Heavy and ultra-long-range types should run runway-specific performance numbers for weight, temperature, and the field's roughly 500-foot elevation.

Both runway ends, 2 and 20, are served by RNAV (GPS) instrument approaches, and the field is a Class D towered airport with the tower staffed 0700-2100 local; outside those hours the airport reverts to non-towered procedures. A grooved surface improves wet-runway braking during Tennessee's frequent convective rain.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Corporate Flight Management (CFM)

The established on-field FBO at JWN, open 24/7 with Jet-A and 100LL self- and full-service fuel, line handling, hangar space, and aircraft maintenance. Long the primary business-aviation handler at the airport.

Atlantic Aviation (under construction)

A second FBO with an executive terminal, large-cabin community hangar, office complex, and 70,000-gallon fuel farm. Groundbreaking was slated for early 2026, expanding Atlantic's Nashville footprint alongside its BNA location.

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Aircraft Registered in NASHVILLE (377)

377 aircraft are registered to owners in NASHVILLE, TN according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 377. Track live flights from JWN →

N10000

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T

N105GP

PIAGGIO P180

N1065X

MOONEY M20J · 1993

N1084F

CESSNA A185F · 1975

N108JC

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47 · 2008

N109JD

DELBERT COLLER/JAMES DORNAK DR-109

N10CW

BEECH B200 · 1985

N10UN

BOMBARDIER INC BD-100-1A10 · 2018

N110EC

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT CORP B300 · 2007

N111M

TEXTRON AVIATION INC B300 · 2019

N111Y

TEXTRON AVIATION INC 700 · 2020

N112EJ

ECLIPSE AVIATION CORP EA500 · 2008

N116MC

CESSNA 510 · 2009

N1189

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II · 2014

N11VB

BEECH V35A · 1969

N121AH

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II · 2004

N124PA

BRITISH AEROSPACE BAE JETSTREAM 3101 · 1984

N125LF

TEXTRON AVIATION INC T206H · 2023

N12613

CESSNA 172M · 1973

N128JL

DASSAULT FALCON 900 EX · 1999

Popular Routes from JWN

Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
Nashville Flight Training	$4.80 – $6.00/gal	West Nashville

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet (up to 12,500 lbs)	$20 – $50
Midsize Jet (12,500–25,000 lbs)	$50 – $100
Super-Mid Jet (25,000–45,000 lbs)	$100 – $175
Heavy Jet (45,000+ lbs)	$175 – $300

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Overview & Role

John C. Tune Airport (KJWN/JWN) is a general-aviation reliever owned by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, sited in west Nashville about 8 miles from downtown. Planning began in 1965 to offload general-aviation traffic from Nashville International (BNA), and the field has grown into a busy business-jet gateway for Middle Tennessee's music, entertainment, and corporate travel demand.

Runway Capability

JWN has one runway, 2/20 at 6,001 x 100 feet, grooved asphalt. That length supports light jets with ease and most midsize and super-midsize types under normal conditions. The field elevation is roughly 500 feet MSL, so density-altitude penalties are minimal even on warm summer afternoons. The earlier-published 13/31 crosswind runway is no longer a factor in planning here.

FBO & Ground Services

Corporate Flight Management is the established on-field FBO, open 24 hours with Jet-A and 100LL, line service, hangars, and maintenance. Atlantic Aviation broke ground on a second, large-cabin-capable FBO in early 2026, adding an executive terminal and a 70,000-gallon fuel farm — meaningfully expanding ramp and hangar capacity at the field.

Tower & Approaches

JWN is a Class D towered airport with the control tower (opened 2020-2022 era, current ATCT operational) staffed 0700-2100 local; the field is non-towered outside those hours. Both runway ends are served by RNAV (GPS) approaches. The replacement 99-foot tower modernized the field after a March 2020 tornado caused heavy damage to terminal and hangar buildings.

Charter Considerations

For charter into the Nashville area, JWN offers quick ramp access and a short drive to downtown, Music Row, and the West End — often a better fit than congested BNA for light and midsize jet trips. With two FBOs (CFM today, Atlantic soon) and 24-hour fuel, the field handles short-notice and after-hours arrivals well, though tower hours and weekend event traffic are worth confirming in advance.

Customs & International

There is no U.S. Customs facility on the field at JWN. International and trans-border flights clear at Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 15 miles east, which has full CBP services. The Jet Finder coordinates the clearance logistics when routing international trips through the Nashville area.

Seasonal & Operational Factors

Middle Tennessee has a four-season climate. Spring and summer bring frequent convective storms and occasional severe weather — late-afternoon thunderstorms are common, so morning departures tend to be smoother. Winter frontal passages can drop ceilings to IFR minimums and occasionally bring freezing precipitation, with de-icing available but less routine than at northern fields. There are no published weight, noise, slot, or curfew restrictions.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of John C Tune Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Nashville International Airport

KBNA · 11 NM from KJWN

Smyrna Airport

KMQY · 21 NM from KJWN

Springfield Robertson County Airport

KM91 · 21 NM from KJWN

Music City Executive Airport

KXNX · 26 NM from KJWN

Frequently Asked Questions

KJWN is both the ICAO and FAA identifier for John C Tune Airport. Pilots should reference this code in all flight plan filings and ATC communications involving this facility.

John C Tune Airport is situated in Nashville, TN, at coordinates 36.1824° N, 86.8867° W. Field elevation is 495 feet above mean sea level.

John C. Tune Airport has a single runway, 2/20, measuring 6,001 by 100 feet with a grooved asphalt surface. That length comfortably supports light jets and most midsize and super-midsize business jets under typical conditions.

Yes. With a 6,001-foot grooved-asphalt runway and a field elevation near 500 feet, JWN routinely handles light jets (Phenom 300, Citation CJ-series) and most midsize and super-midsize jets such as the Citation XLS, Challenger 350, and Gulfstream G280. Heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft should verify performance for weight and temperature.

Yes. Corporate Flight Management (CFM) operates the established on-field FBO, open 24/7 with Jet-A and 100LL fuel, line service, hangars, and maintenance. Atlantic Aviation broke ground on a second FBO with a large-cabin community hangar and a 70,000-gallon fuel farm in early 2026.

Field elevation at KJWN: 495 feet above mean sea level. This figure appears in the Airport/Facility Directory and should be used for all performance computations at John C Tune Airport.

Yes. Both runway ends, 2 and 20, are served by RNAV (GPS) instrument approaches. JWN is a Class D towered airport, with the tower staffed 0700-2100 local and non-towered procedures in effect outside those hours.

Contact The Jet Finder for charter availability from John C Tune Airport (KJWN). Provide your destination, travel dates, and passenger count. We source aircraft from FAA Part 135 operators matched to KJWN's runway and facilities.

The 6,001-foot runway accommodates everything from piston singles and turboprops (King Air, PC-12) through light, midsize, and most super-midsize business jets. Based aircraft include singles, twins, jets, and helicopters; the runway length is the determining factor for the largest categories.

Yes. John C. Tune is a Class D towered airport. The control tower is staffed from 0700 to 2100 local time; outside those hours pilots use standard non-towered CTAF procedures. A modern replacement tower restored the field after a March 2020 tornado.

Corporate Flight Management offers both Jet-A and 100LL at JWN on a 24-hour basis, with self- and full-service options. Pricing moves with the market; contact the FBO or check AirNav for the latest reported rates.

JWN has no on-field U.S. Customs. International arrivals clear at Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 15 miles east, which has full CBP service. The Jet Finder arranges the customs and clearance logistics when routing international trips through Nashville.

Weather at John C Tune Airport varies seasonally. For current METAR and TAF reports, check aviationweather.gov using identifier KJWN. TN weather patterns can include seasonal precipitation, fog, and convective activity.

John C. Tune is in west Nashville, roughly 8 miles from downtown and just off Briley Parkway — typically a 15-20 minute drive to the city center, Music Row, and the West End. Car service or rideshare is the standard ground connection.

Aircraft parking at John C Tune Airport (KJWN) typically includes tiedown space and may include hangar availability. Rates vary by facility. Contact the FBO or airport manager for current parking options.

To price a charter flight from John C Tune Airport (KJWN), contact The Jet Finder with your route, dates, and number of passengers. We provide all-inclusive quotes with no hidden fees. Direct operator access.

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