Music City STOL is an exhilarating aviation fly-in and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) competition returning for the 3rd year to Gallatin, TN, on October 10-11. This event promises an exciting showcase of skill and performance. Pilots from various backgrounds will converge to demonstrate their aircraft's impressive capabilities in terms of short takeoffs and landings.

National STOL events aim to be a family friendly day out at the airport for both airplane enthusiasts and those new to general aviation! Be sure to check the weather and plan accordingly with hats, sunblock, jackets, or rain gear as necessary. Food trucks will be available, or you are welcome to bring small coolers. Camping chairs are encouraged!

Just down the road from Nashville, enjoy live music throughout the weekend! Our venue is Music City Executive Airport (XNX), 1475 Airport Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066.

All times are tentative and subject to change

Thursday, October 9

Throughout the Day: Competitor Arrivals

3:00pm: Camping Opens

3:00-5:00pm: Competitor Check In

Friday, October 10

8:00-9:00am: Competitor and Volunteer Check In

9:15am: Volunteer Briefing

9:45am: New Competitor Briefing (mandatory for any pilot NEW to the National STOL series, or who has not competed in the past two years)

10:00am: Practice Briefing for all competitors planning to practice

11:00am-3:00pm: Competitor Practice

We encourage competitors and volunteers who plan to attend the concert to stay on site in between to reduce re-entry delays in the evening.

5:30pm: Gates Open for Concert

7:00pm: Rock-n-STOL Concert Featuring Tyler Hubbard

Saturday, October 11

8:30am: Volunteer Briefing

9:00am: Mandatory Competitor Briefing

9:00am: Gates Open for Spectators

10:00am: Music City STOL Competition Begins

We anticipate the competition will run until between 2:30 and 3:30pm.

6:30pm: Closing Dinner and Awards Ceremony for Competitors and Invited Guests

Sunday, October 12

11:00am: Camping Closes

Before proceeding with your registration, be sure to review the 2025 National STOL Rules. During your registration, you will be asked to fill out your pilot profile, including uploading a photo of yourself and one of your aircraft.

If you are a first time National STOL competitor, or if you have not competed in more than two years, note that you are required to participate in Friday's practice day and New Competitor Safety Briefing. Schedule your travel plans accordingly!

Standard and Rookie Class registration fees are reduced through Sunday, October 5. Starting on Monday, October 6, the registration fee will increase.

Competitors: You receive one complimentary camping space with your competitor registration. Instructions on how to claim this space will be provided in your confirmation email.

UNDERWING, RV, and GENERAL TENT CAMPING at the airfield is limited and available by advance reservation only!

For your convenience, group rates have been established at both the Quality Inn and Sleep Inn Gallatin:

Quality Inn ($95/night): Book Here

Sleep Inn and Suites (starting at $115/night): Book Here

Our venue is Music City Executive Airport (XNX), 1475 Airport Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066.

If you are flying in, transient parking is available. Please note that the airport will remain open throughout the event. However, be sure to monitor UNICOM. If you arrive during the practice on Friday or the competition on Saturday, our airbosses will advise you of any competition traffic and may ask you to hold for a break between heats. We highly recommend you plan your arrival and departure outside of the event windows.

When you land, please advise if you are 1) a competitor, 2) parking and camping underwing, 3) parking the aircraft only for the weekend, or 4) coming in and departing the same day. This will aid in directing you to the appropriate area.