๐บ๐ธ Tullahoma, United States of America
Tullahoma Regional Airport William Northern Field is a historic public-use airport located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, covering 594 acres at an elevation of 1,084 feet above mean sea level. Originally constructed for the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, the airfield served as a base for B-24 and B-25 bombers and was later named in honor of Lieutenant William Lee "Billy" Northern, Jr., the first Tennessee-born aviator to die in World War II. Today, the airport has completed over $12 million in improvement projects that significantly enhance its ability to support a wide variety of business and recreational aviation opportunities. The airport features four runways designed to accommodate various aircraft types, including two paved runways capable of handling corporate jets. Runway 6/24 measures 5,501 by 150 feet with asphalt/concrete surface, while Runway 18/36 spans 5,002 by 100 feet. Additionally, the airport maintains two turf runways measuring 2,700 feet and 2,100 feet respectively. The facility offers comprehensive instrument approach capabilities with VOR, GPS, and NDB approaches published for both paved runways, providing the lowest GPS approach ceiling and visibility minimums in the region. The terminal and service facilities provide essential aviation support with competitive fuel pricing for both Jet-A and AVGAS through truck services. The airport maintains modern facilities that cater to both business and recreational aviation needs. A significant feature is the city-owned 100-acre Select Tennessee development site on the northwest corner of the airport property, which is ready for business development with water, sewer service, and fiber optic capabilities available for both airfield-access-required and non-airfield-access businesses. Tullahoma Regional Airport serves as an important economic driver for the region, generating a $21 million economic impact to the local area across the 24-county TDOT Region 2, ranking second only to Chattanooga Lovell Field in economic significance. The airport's strategic location and comprehensive facilities make it an attractive destination for corporate aviation, flight training, and general aviation activities throughout Middle Tennessee.
Tullahoma Regional Airport William Northern Field is a historic Tennessee facility originally built for WWII bomber training, now serving as an important general aviation hub in Middle Tennessee. With over $12 million in recent improvements, the airport features four runways including two paved runways capable of handling corporate jets: a 5,501-foot primary runway and a 5,002-foot secondary runway. The airport offers comprehensive instrument approach capabilities including VOR, GPS, and NDB approaches, providing some of the lowest minimums in the region for challenging weather conditions. The airport generates a $21 million annual economic impact and ranks as the second-most economically significant airport in the 24-county region. While primarily serving general aviation, corporate flights, and flight training activities, the facility maintains modern terminal services with competitive fuel pricing for both Jet-A and AVGAS. Ground transportation includes taxi services and rental cars available by prior arrangement, with the airport located about 10 minutes from downtown Tullahoma. Tullahoma's location in Middle Tennessee provides access to numerous attractions including the Jack Daniel's Distillery in nearby Lynchburg, George Dickel Distillery, and various outdoor recreation opportunities in the Tennessee Valley region. The airport serves as a convenient alternative to larger facilities for corporate travelers visiting the aerospace and manufacturing companies in the area, including Arnold Air Force Base and various defense contractors. The facility maintains excellent weather monitoring and approach capabilities, making it reliable for business aviation even during marginal weather conditions common in Middle Tennessee. Two turf runways (2,700 and 2,100 feet) provide additional capacity for recreational flying and flight training. The airport features a 100-acre development site ready for aviation-related businesses, with full utilities and fiber optic capabilities available. Pilots appreciate the professional services and less congested airspace compared to larger Tennessee airports, while maintaining full IFR capabilities and modern facilities.
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Minimum domestic connection:
35 minutes
International connections:
65 minutes
Interline transfers:
100 minutes
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