Ames to Nashville (AMW–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ames to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
550 mi

AMW–BNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AMW → BNA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
BNA → AMW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Ames

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric AMW→BNA DSM→BNA CID→BNA
Distance from AMW 32 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 3
Weekly flights 8 3
Airports within 200 miles of AMW with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Ames.
AMW: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ames, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
550 mi / 885 km
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

AMW–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ames to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance550 mi / 885 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: AMW
IATA / ICAOAMW / KAMW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation956 ft / 291 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMW to BNA flights.
Nearby alternatives include DSM, CID and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).