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Nashville International

KBNA
500
Flights/Day
13:58
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
599ft
Elevation
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Overcast • 5kt • 1015.70"
Observed: 18:32 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
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TAF valid until 19:00 local time
About Nashville International

Nashville experiences mid-South weather with spring storms and summer thunderstorms. Generally moderate conditions.

Is Nashville Airport turbulent?

Nashville sits in prime severe weather territory where Gulf moisture meets continental air masses. The 2020 tornado struck nearby areas with EF3 intensity (136-165 mph winds), devastating John C. Tune Airport. Ground stops for severe weather occur regularly during spring storm season. November 2025 saw ground stops due to thunderstorm activity.

  • 2020 EF3 tornado devastated nearby John C. Tune Airport
  • Located in severe thunderstorm and tornado alley
  • Ground stops for severe weather occur multiple times per year
How often do tornadoes affect Nashville?

Middle Tennessee lies in a secondary tornado alley where severe outbreaks occur primarily in spring and fall. While direct hits on the international airport are rare, the 2020 tornado demonstrated the region's vulnerability. The FAA implements ground stops when severe storms approach, sometimes lasting several hours.

When is the best time to fly from Nashville?

Summer (June-August) and early autumn (September-October) offer more stable conditions. Spring (March-May) brings peak severe weather season. Winter is generally calmer but occasional storms occur. Morning flights face fewer weather disruptions than afternoon departures during storm season.

Is turbulence at Nashville dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Nashville?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 33
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
WN1671
Southwest Airlines
GSP 14:10 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1090
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
PVD 14:15 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN486
Southwest Airlines
MCO 14:25 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
DEN 14:25 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AC8624
Air Canada Express
YUL 14:25 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4770
American Eagle
PHL 14:26 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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Spirit Airlines
FLL 14:27 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
WN3856
Southwest Airlines
CLE 14:30 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
DL2692
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare WN
ATL 14:34 Local boeing 737-9gp(er) Forecast
9X459
Southern Airways Express
JBR 14:35 Local cessna grand caravan ex Forecast
WN706
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MKE 14:40 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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BUR 14:45 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
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+1 codeshare AA
ORD 14:49 Local boeing 737-724 Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
ALB 14:50 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1035
Southwest Airlines
MSY 14:50 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN3130
Southwest Airlines
JAX 14:50 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA1875
American Airlines
CLT 14:54 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
WN800
Southwest Airlines
SAN 15:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN3312
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SAV 15:00 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
DL355
Delta Air Lines
LAX 15:02 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
WN3711
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MDW 15:10 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN1887
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MYR 15:10 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
G41133
Allegiant Air
GUF 15:14 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
AA1100
American Airlines
DFW 15:16 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
WN3495
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AUS 15:25 Local boeing 737-7bd Forecast
WN3563
Southwest Airlines
PIT 15:25 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
UA1334
United Airlines
EWR 15:29 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
WN550
Southwest Airlines
BWI 15:30 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
UA1766
United Airlines
DEN 15:35 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
G4312
Allegiant Air
FSD 15:39 Local airbus a319-111 Forecast
AC8856
Air Canada Express
YYZ 15:40 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA883
American Airlines
PHL 15:40 Local a319 Forecast
WN614
Southwest Airlines (Freedom One Livery)
DTW 15:40 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
14:10
Local
BNA GSP
WN WN1671
boeing 737-7h4
14:15
Local
BNA PVD
WN WN1090 +1
boeing 737-7h4
14:25
Local
BNA MCO
WN WN486
boeing 737 max 8
14:25
Local
BNA DEN
WN WN597
boeing 737 max 8
14:25
Local
BNA YUL
AC AC8624
mitsubishi crj-900lr
14:26
Local
BNA PHL
AA AA4770
embraer e175lr
14:27
Local
BNA FLL
NK NK2199
airbus a320-232
14:30
Local
BNA CLE
WN WN3856
boeing 737-8h4
14:34
Local
BNA ATL
DL DL2692 +1
boeing 737-9gp(er)
14:35
Local
BNA JBR
9X459
cessna grand caravan ex
14:40
Local
BNA MKE
WN WN706
boeing 737 max 8
14:45
Local
BNA BUR
WN WN2353
boeing 737-7h4
14:49
Local
BNA ORD
UA UA2652 +1
boeing 737-724
14:50
Local
BNA ALB
WN WN3289
boeing 737-7h4
14:50
Local
BNA MSY
WN WN1035
boeing 737-7h4
14:50
Local
BNA JAX
WN WN3130
boeing 737 max 8
14:54
Local
BNA CLT
AA AA1875
airbus a319-132
15:00
Local
BNA SAN
WN WN800
boeing 737 max 8
15:00
Local
BNA SAV
WN WN3312
boeing 737-7h4
15:02
Local
BNA LAX
DL DL355
boeing 737-832
15:10
Local
BNA MDW
WN WN3711
boeing 737-7h4
15:10
Local
BNA MYR
WN WN1887
boeing 737-7h4
15:14
Local
BNA GUF
G4 G41133
airbus a320-214
15:16
Local
BNA DFW
AA AA1100
airbus a321-231
15:25
Local
BNA AUS
WN WN3495
boeing 737-7bd
15:25
Local
BNA PIT
WN WN3563
boeing 737 max 8
15:29
Local
BNA EWR
UA UA1334
boeing 737 max 8
15:30
Local
BNA BWI
WN WN550
boeing 737-7h4
15:35
Local
BNA DEN
UA UA1766
airbus a320-232
15:39
Local
BNA FSD
G4 G4312
airbus a319-111
15:40
Local
BNA YYZ
AC AC8856
mitsubishi crj-900lr
15:40
Local
BNA PHL
AA AA883
15:40
Local
BNA DTW
WN WN614
boeing 737-8h4
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