Nashville International Airport Guide
Nashville International Airport sits 9 km southeast of downtown Nashville, in the southeastern section of the city. The airport covers 4,555 acres and has four runways, including an 11,030-foot main runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft on transatlantic routes. Southwest Airlines is the largest carrier, accounting for over 6.6 million passengers in 2025, followed by American, Delta, and United.
The airport handled 24.6 million passengers in 2024, placing it among the 30 busiest airports in the United States. A major expansion program — BNA Vision — was largely completed in 2023, adding expanded concourses, a new international arrivals facility, parking garages, and a hotel. A second phase, New Horizon, is underway and scheduled for completion in 2028, including a reconstructed Concourse A with 16 gates.
International service connects Nashville to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe, with carriers including British Airways, Aer Lingus, Icelandair, Air Canada, and WestJet. International processing is handled at Concourse T. The airport is operated by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
Services
5 of 6 availableCompare 44 listed options at Nashville International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, lounges, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Nashville International Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 25M passengers (2024)4 runwaysopened 1937
- Location
- 36.124, -86.678
- Operator
- Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Terminals
1 terminalNashville International Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 10 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Main TerminalMixed
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, British Airways, Air Canada
Concourses Concourse B · Concourse C · Concourse C Satellite · Concourse D · Concourse T
Nearby cities
4 citiesNashville International Airport is closest to Nashville (14 km northwest), and also serves Franklin, Murfreesboro and other nearby areas. With 4 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Nashville14 km northwest
- Franklin37 km south
- Murfreesboro48 km southeast
- Clarksville89 km northwest
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