Can a Piper PA-28R Arrow land at KBNA?

Yes -- the Piper PA-28R Arrow typically requires ~1500 ft TOD at sea level. With KBNA's 599 ft field elevation, expect ~1608 ft. Most KBNA runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KBNA for a Piper PA-28R Arrow?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KBNA via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Piper PA-28R Arrow into Nashville International Airport

KBNA / BNA · Nashville, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

599 ft

Aircraft Range

725 NM

Cruise Speed

140 kt

Runway Requirements

The Piper PA-28R Arrow is a single engine piston aircraft (MTOW 1,247 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 1,500 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KBNA: 4
→ Coordinates: 36.1245, -86.6782
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KBNA.

Common Considerations

Fast-growing airport in central Tennessee with good general aviation facilities nearby. For the Piper PA-28R Arrow, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 599 ft, and traffic complexity at this multi-runway airport.

Fuel Availability

100LL avgas is typically available at KBNA via on-field FBOs. The Piper PA-28R Arrow burns approximately 8 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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