general information

Planning for the facility that would become JWN began in 1965 under Nashville's former Department of Aviation. City officials recognized the need for a general aviation airport that would better serve smaller aircraft and aid the expansion of jet service at Nashville's commercial facility.

From the time of its formation in 1970, the Nashville Airport Authority actively worked to make the proposed general aviation airport a reality. In 1972, the Authority conducted a general aviation site study. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the chosen Cockrill Bend site and the Authority received a State grant to purchase the property.

Construction began in 1983 and JWN opened in July of 1986. JWN is vital to the economic health and progress of the middle Tennessee region. It allows Nashville International Airport's ("BNA") scheduled air carrier traffic to flow with fewer constraints and congestion, and it meets important smaller aircraft aviation needs. In addition, JWN provides an excellent pilot training environment and modern facilities for the transient and corporate operator well away from the busy airspace around BNA.  FBO services are provided by Corporate Flight Management, an Air BP distributor.

JWN is financially self-supporting, although some improvements are made with the assistance of state and federal grant money. Long-term lease agreements with major air carriers do not permit the commingling of BNA & JWN budgets and funds.

A modern terminal building opened in October of 1995 at JWN. The terminal encompasses 3,600 square feet and includes a pilot's lounge, conference room and flight planning room. Parking facilities have been upgraded as well.

• Interstate 40 West to Exit 204
• North on Briley Parkway approximately 1.6 miles to Exit 26B (Centennial Boulevard West)
• Right at second traffic light (approximately .2 miles)
• Left on Centennial Place
• Left on Hermitage Plaza
• Address: 110 Tune Airport Drive; Nashville, TN  37209

• Flight planning room equipped with computer access to DUATS and DTN weather services
• Pilot Lounge furnished with Direct TV, video tape player, and video game.
• Conference room with various conveniences which accommodates 20 people or more
• Break room with a variety of snack and vending machines
• Spacious lobby accented by two large skylights. Restroom facilities equipped with shower

JWN offers 120 executive type T-hangars, one 21,000 sf box hangar and one 18,000 sf box hangar, including offices. Approximately 360,000 square feet of aircraft parking and apron space can accommodate 55 tie-down aircraft.

Personnel on duty 24-hours 7 days a week. Avgas, jet fuel, aircraft and helicopter maintenance, 24-hour aircraft and helicopter charter services and flight instruction are available at JWN.

• Aircraft maintenance - Contact Cumberland Aviation and Maintenance at 615-350-5023
• Helicopter maintenance - Contact Helicorp at 350-5015
• Lasergrade testing - Contact Suzie Zeller at 615-350-5023. Computer testing services for pilotratings, licenses and general computerized testing services
• Wings of Eagle - Contact Kellie Russ at 615-425-2067. Fax - 615-425-2067
  John C. Tune Airport (JWN) 210 Tune Airport Drive Nashville, TN 37209