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Learn more about BNA Vision: our growth and expansion plan.

  • A Six-Story Terminal Garage
  • On-Site Hotel
  • Spacious Terminal Lobby
  • Expanded Ticketing and Baggage Areas
  • Additional Security Screening Lanes
  • New Concourse, Retail and Dining
  • Additional Airline Gates
  • State-Of-The-Art International Arrivals Facility

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Bolsters Leadership Team: Introducing New Appointments and Promotions

Nashville, Tenn. (April 11, 2024) – The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is delighted to communicate the noteworthy accomplishments of several individuals, showcasing their well-deserved promotions, as well as additions to the leadership team at Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) and John C. Tune Airport ® (JWN®). "I am thrilled to welcome aboard exceptional talent and congratulate those who have been promoted at MNAA,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of Nashville International Airport. "I am grateful for all the outstanding talent that we have working for the Airport Authority. With their unwavering dedication and expertise, these individuals will play a...

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Nashville International Airport to Begin Daily Blasting for Terminal Roadway Construction and Enhancements

Weekday Blasting Operations to Temporarily Halt Traffic on Donelson Pike, Airport Service Road, and Terminal Drive

WHAT:  Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) will begin daily blasting operations on March 25, 2024, as part of its New Horizon expansion project. The blasting, needed for the extension of Concourse D and other terminal roadway improvements, is expected to continue through the end of 2024.  Daily blasts are scheduled Monday through Friday, weather permitting, at 1:00 p.m., with a backup time of 3:30 p.m., as necessary. With the assistance from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and construction personnel, traffic on Donelson Pike, Airport Service Road and Terminal Drive will be stopped for up to five minutes pre- and post-blast...

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Nashville International Airport Introduces Free Short-Term Parking in Terminal Garages to Ease Traffic Congestion and Improve BNA Passenger Experience

Additional initiatives include working with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to widen exit 216A off I-40 E and expedite realignment of Donelson Pike

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 29, 2023) – Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) today announced plans to implement complimentary and reduced-rate short term parking to reduce curbside congestion beginning December 1, 2023. Rates apply to Terminal Garage 1 and Terminal Garage 2, with 85 designated spots for short-term parking in Terminal Garage 1. This free short-term parking provides convenient options to pick-up family and friends. “We’ve listened to the traffic concerns, and we are making improvements to eliminate the congestion on the roadway,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of BNA. “As we implemented a long-term parking strategy, we are also launching a...

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Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop service between Nashville and Portland in Spring 2024

Nashville, Tenn. (November 15, 2023) – Alaska Airlines will commence daily, year-round flights to Portland, Oregon, filling the non-stop service gap in Nashville International Airport’s® (BNA®) busiest domestic market.  “This new nonstop flight connecting Nashville and Portland marks a significant achievement for BNA. Establishing this route has been a longstanding goal, and we are thrilled to enhance connectivity between these vibrant cities,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of BNA. “Portland, with its shared passion for exceptional cuisine, vibrant music, and a rich cultural scene, will undoubtedly strengthen the ties between our communities, offering travelers a taste of the rich...

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Nashville International Airport® Ushers in the Future of International Travel in Middle Tennessee

Completion of new International Arrivals Facility opens doors for future nonstop international air service; BNA Marketplace enhances dining and shopping experience

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 25, 2023) – Nashville International Airport (BNA®) today unveiled the new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) and BNA Marketplace, two key pillars of the airport’s breakthrough BNA® Vision construction and renovation plan. The IAF includes six new gates and facilities designed to accommodate the surging international travel to and from Middle Tennessee. The BNA Marketplace brings the local flair of Music City to BNA with exciting new dining, retail, and service amenities to provide travelers with the BNA experience. Launched in 2017, BNA® Vision is Nashville International Airport’s bold growth and expansion plan to transform BNA into a...

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