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John C. Tune Airport (JWN) is Nashville's executive airport, a public general aviation airport run by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. It opened in 1986 in Cockrill Bend, a loop of the Cumberland River, and is home to charter, training and helicopter operators.
It is a different airport from Nashville International (BNA), which is southeast of downtown. Put the right one in your map app.
The quick answer
Nashville helicopter tours check in at 220 Tune Airport Dr, Nashville, TN 37209, at John C. Tune Airport, about eight miles west of downtown. There is no hotel pickup: allow 15 to 20 minutes by car or rideshare, park free in front of the building and arrive about 15 minutes before your slot.
Where do Nashville helicopter tours leave from?
From John C. Tune Airport in West Nashville; the tours on this site check in at 220 Tune Airport Dr.
The operator's listing describes the check-in as the main office with a blue roof and three flag poles. Your voucher names the building and the door, so read it before you set off.
Know where you are going? Check dates for the downtown tour from Tune Airport.
Check dates for the downtown helicopter tourHow far is Tune Airport from downtown Nashville?
About eight miles west of downtown, 15 to 20 minutes by car outside rush hour.
The airport authority describes it as eight miles west of downtown, and it sits about a mile off Briley Parkway. From Lower Broadway, the usual route is I-40 west, then Briley Parkway north. Allow extra time on weekday afternoons and on concert or game nights.
Is John C. Tune Airport the same as Nashville International?
No. Nashville International (BNA) is the airline airport southeast of the city; Tune Airport (JWN) is the smaller executive airport to the west.
Typing 'Nashville airport' into a map app sends you to BNA, the opposite side of town. Use the address 220 Tune Airport Dr, Nashville, TN 37209.
How do you get there without a car?
By rideshare or taxi: there is no tour pickup, and public transport is not a practical option.
Book the ride back when you land, or ask the front desk. The flight itself is short, so the ride out and back often takes longer than your time in the air.
Is there parking at the helipad?
Yes, free parking in front of the check-in building.
One reviewer's tip: pay attention on the way in, because the turn into the building is narrow and easy to miss.
Parking sorted? The downtown tour gives you 12 to 15 minutes over Broadway and the Ryman.
Explore the downtown helicopter tourWhat happens at check-in?
You show your booking, your weight is checked, and the pilot or ground crew gives a short safety briefing before walking you to the helicopter.
Seats are arranged for balance, headsets go on, and you are in the air a few minutes later. Enter real weights when you book: see weight limits and rules.
How early should you arrive?
About 15 minutes before your slot.
Check-in and the briefing take a few minutes, and a late arrival can cost you your slot on a busy evening. If you are running late, call the operator on the number in your confirmation.
Planning the whole evening? The sunset flight leaves from the same check-in.
Check dates for the sunset or night flightWhat is near Tune Airport?
Not much for visitors: it is an industrial area in Cockrill Bend, so plan to fly and head back into town.
Good pairings are an afternoon at Centennial Park and the Parthenon, which you will have seen from the air, or dinner on Broadway after an evening flight.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address for Nashville helicopter tours?
220 Tune Airport Dr, Nashville, TN 37209, at John C. Tune Airport. Check your voucher for the exact building.
Do Nashville helicopter tours include hotel pickup?
No. You make your own way to Tune Airport, usually 15 to 20 minutes by car or rideshare from downtown.
Is there food or a waiting area?
There is a waiting area at check-in, but plan to eat before or after in town.
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Downtown Nashville Helicopter Tour
- 12 to 15 minutes in the air, about 30 minutes in all with the briefing and walk to the helicopter
- Route over Broadway, the Ryman, Nissan Stadium, the Capitol, the Parthenon and Vanderbilt
- Pilot commentary through headsets
Sunset, Evening or Night Helicopter Tour
- 20 to 25 minutes in the air (listed duration)
- Private: only your party (1 to 3 passengers)
- Choose an evening, sunset or night time slot
