Aeronautical Operations

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County tit. 2, div. I, ch. 2.60, art. III

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Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.360 FAA regulations applicable.

2.60.360 - FAA regulations applicable. All aeronautical activities at the airport, and all flying of aircraft within the airport traffic area shall be governed by the current federal air regulations, Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aeronautics Board Rules and Regulations, and all directives and instructions issued by the FAA control tower. (Prior code § 4A-1-28)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.370 Closing the airport—Authority.

2.60.370 - Closing the airport—Authority. A. The executive director and his duly authorized representatives shall have the right at any time to close the airport in its entirety, or any portion thereof, to air traffic, to delay or restrict any flight or any portion thereof to any specified class of aircraft, or to any individual or group, when he considers any such action to be necessary and desirable to avoid endangering persons or property, and to be consistent with the safe and proper operation of the airport. B. In the event the executive director and his duly authorized representatives believe the condition of the airport to be unsafe for landings and takeoffs, or in violation of the rules, regulations and standards of the airport operations manual in accordance with Part 139 of the federal aviation regulations, it shall be within his authority to issue, or cause to be issued, a NOTAM (notice to airmen) closing the airport to any portion thereof. (Prior code § 4A-1-29(a))

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.380 Operation requirements and restrictions.

2.60.380 - Operation requirements and restrictions. A. No aircraft shall be operated on the surface of any airport runway, taxiway, ramp or aircraft parking and storage area in a careless or negligent manner, or in disrespect of the rights and safety of others, or without due caution and at a speed likely to unreasonably endanger persons or property, or while the pilot or other persons aboard controlling any part of the operation thereof is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or any narcotic or habit-forming drug, or if such aircraft is so constructed, equipped or loaded as to endanger or to be likely to unreasonably endanger persons or property. B. Prior notification from the executive director and his duly authorized representatives is required before landing and takeoff is permitted on the airport of aircraft with a total gross weight in excess of the following: Metropolitan Airport. Aircraft with Dual Wheels: Runway 2L-2OR, 170,000 pounds; 2R-2OL, 40,000 pounds; 13-31, 75,000 pounds. Dual Tandem Wheels: Runway 2L-2OR, 360,000 pounds; 2R-2OL, 74,000 pounds; 13-31, 113,000 pounds. Smyrna Airport. Aircraft with Dual Wheels: Runway 14-32, 55,000 pounds; 18-36, 44,000 pounds. Dual Tandem Wheels: Runway 14-32, 92,000 pounds; 18-36, 70,000 pounds. Single Wheels. Runway 14-32, 15,000 pounds; 18-36, 30,000 pounds. Springfield Airport. Aircraft with Single Wheels: Runway 3-21, 15,000 pounds. C. No aircraft exceeding a gross weight of twelve thousand five hundred pounds shall be permitted to make a one-hundred-eighty-degree turn on any asphalt runway or taxiway on airport property, unless required to do so due to an operational necessity. The owner of an aircraft causing damage to the asphalt surface while executing an unauthorized one-hundred-eighty-degree turn on a runway or taxiway on airport property shall be responsible for the cost of repair to the surface. (Prior code § 4A-1-29 (b)—(d))

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.390 Taxiing of aircraft.

2.60.390 - Taxiing of aircraft. A. If provided, no person shall taxi or tow an aircraft upon the aircraft movement area of the airport until they have received a clearance from the control tower. Also, no person shall taxi or tow an aircraft upon the ramp, approved parking space or hangar area until they have ascertained that there will be no damage of collision with other aircraft, persons or objects in the immediate area. B. Aircraft not equipped with brakes shall have an attendant at a wing when the aircraft is taxied near buildings or other aircraft. C. Aircraft awaiting takeoff shall stop short of the painted holding lines and in a position so as to have a direct view of aircraft approaching for landings. Aircraft are to hold at painted lines opposite the critical zone sigh on painted marking during IFR conditions. D. Aircraft entering and departing the airline terminal ramp are to use taxiway leadoffs nearest to their gate or ramp parking location, i.e., Taxiways A, B, D, E or as directed by FAA control tower. When an aircraft is parked at Gate 20 (Terminal Garden Gate), air carrier jet aircraft are prohibited to depart the north terminal ramp via ramp leadoff Taxiway C. E. Aircraft entering and departing leased ramp areas on the east side of the airport are to use taxiway leadoffs to the adjacent taxiway, i.e., 2R-20L, 5-23, 13-31 or 15-30. Aircraft taxiing via ramp between leased areas is prohibited. (Prior code § 4A-1-30)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.400 Helicopter operations.

2.60.400 - Helicopter operations. A. No persons shall park a helicopter in any area on the airport property other than as prescribed by the executive director. B. Helicopter aircraft arriving and departing the airport shall use that portion of the aircraft movement area or designated helicopter clear areas as directed by the FAA control tower. C. Helicopter aircraft shall avoid taxiing or parked fixed-wing aircraft. D. During landings and takeoffs, helicopters shall not pass over any airport buildings, structures, their adjacent auto parking areas, or passenger concourse. (Prior code § 4A-1-35)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.410 Engine run-up procedures.

2.60.410 - Engine run-up procedures. A. No person shall start or run any engine in an aircraft unless a competent person is in the aircraft attending the engine controls. Chocks shall always be placed in front of the aircraft wheels before starting the engine unless the aircraft is provided with adequate parking brakes. B. Aircraft shall not perform engine run-up or prolonged test operations in any area that would result in a hazard or nuisance to other aircraft, persons, or property, and in no case at any terminal gate position. At no time shall engines be run-up for test or maintenance purposes between the hours of eleven p.m. and six a.m. without prior approval by the executive director, and at a designated location on the east side of the airport. (Prior code § 4A-1-32)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.420 Parking of aircraft.

2.60.420 - Parking of aircraft. A. No person shall park aircraft in any area on airport property other than as prescribed by the executive director. B. Aircraft parked on areas of leased airport property shall be under the lessee's control and liability. C. Parking of aircraft on the airline and airfreight terminal ramps at the Nashville Metropolitan Airport is to comply with regulations of the airport master security plan, as required under Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, and is restricted as follows: 1. Aircraft of the certificated air carriers, nonscheduled supplemental air carriers and air taxi commuters, when parking at airline gate locations, are with the consent and control of the airline to which the gate is assigned. 2. Other aircraft needing to park on the airline terminal ramp to enplane or deplane passengers are to park at Gate 20, which has access into the terminal main lobby by control of an airport security officer stationed at that location. Aircraft parking at this location which is limited in size and subject to jet blast, are restricted as follows: a. The aircraft shall park within the ramp area bounded by the terminal garden security fencing and double yellow lines painted upon the ramp surface. Aircraft are to be parked with parking brakes on and navigation lights left on during hours of darkness. b. Aircraft entering and departing this location are to yield to other aircraft and ground service vehicles that may be traversing the outer ramp area. c. Due to the limited space available for parking at this location, pilots are to expedite their deplaning and enplaining operations and remain with the aircraft. d. Since this parking location provides no tiedown facilities, ground rods for refueling, or parking attendants, no fueling of aircraft is permitted, and the aircraft operator agrees to waive any rights to damages from the authority or its board of commissioners or agents, servants or employees, and further agrees to hold harmless in case of a claim or suit by the owner or holder of any interest in the aircraft. 3. Aircraft parking upon the air freight terminal ramp shall park within the double yellow lines upon the ramp pavement. No part of the aircraft shall extend past the yellow lines. D. If an aircraft is parked in an area other than that prescribed, or in a position that blocks a taxiway or a vehicle ramp service road, or within a runway or taxiway safety area, the operator of such aircraft, upon direction of the executive director, shall move the aircraft to an area so directed; if the operator refuses to comply with such direction, the executive director may tow the aircraft to such designated place at the operator's expense, and without liability for damage which may result in the course of such moving. (Prior code § 4A-1-34)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.430 Repair areas and restrictions.

2.60.430 - Repair areas and restrictions. A. No person shall repair any aircraft, engine or component of an aircraft in any area of the airport property other than that specifically designated for such purpose by the executive director, except that minor adjustments and repairs may be performed on air carrier aircraft at gate positions on the terminal ramp when such repairs can be accomplished without inconvenience to other persons, and when such adjustment is necessary to prevent a delayed departure. B. All persons engaged in the maintenance, repair and servicing of aircraft shall do so in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration, American Insurance Association or the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Act, airport authority, and other local governmental agencies that may be involved. (Prior code § 4A-1-31)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.60.440 Disabled aircraft.

2.60.440 - Disabled aircraft. A. The owner or his representative, i.e., pilot or operator, shall be responsible for the prompt removal of aircraft wrecked or damaged on the airport aircraft movement areas as reasonably directed by the executive director after such aircraft has been officially released by the National Transportation Safety Board or Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards district office representatives. B. In case an aircraft becomes disabled while on the airport movement area, due to a flat tire, engine failure, etc., the owner or his representative shall immediately arrange for prompt removal of the aircraft by an aviation service on the airport. C. In case the owner or his representative fails to promptly remove the wrecked, damaged or disabled aircraft, such may be removed by the executive director at the owner's or his representative's expense without liability for damage which may result in the course of or after such removal. D. The owner or unsightly "junk" or unairworthy aircraft parked in other than closed hangars shall be responsible for the removal of same within ninety days, or sooner if, in the opinion of the executive director, such aircraft creates an image detrimental to the appearance of the airport and aviation. (Prior code § 4A-1-33)

Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT2AD_DIVICOOFOFDE_CH2.60MENAAIAU_ARTIIIAEOPFetched: 10/28/2026