Nashville

Nashville International

KBNA

768

Flights/Day

01:52

Local Time

Chicago

Timezone

599ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

KBNA

VFR

10°C

Mostly Cloudy • Calm • 1021.10"

Observed: 06:53 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

00:00

12k

06:00

18:00

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 06:00 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) 4

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