Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

What Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport does

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is a government-owned public airport authority located in Bentonville, Arkansas, operating under the Northwest Arkansas National Airport Authority (NWANAA), an intergovernmental body comprising five cities (Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale) and two counties (Benton, Washington). XNA opened for commercial service on November 1, 1998, and currently averages 50 flights per day to 20+ destinations across the United States through six airline partners: Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, and United. Passenger traffic reached 743,822 in 2025, up from 725,175 in 2024 and 653,022 in 2023, alongside 40,426 aircraft operations and 356,186 cargo tons handled.

The airport's infrastructure spans 2,680 acres and includes two 8,800-foot by 150-foot concrete runways (16L/34R and 16R/34L) with Medium Intensity Runway Lighting, a full-service Fixed Base Operator (Regional Jet Center), and an Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) for weather monitoring. The Alice L. Walton Terminal Building houses terminal amenities including free WiFi, business centers, a Mamava lactation pod, pet relief areas, a Runway Rovers therapy animal program, and a diversified F&B and retail tenant mix (Slim Chickens, Einstein Bros Bagels, Core Brewing Company, Escape Lounges, Auntie Anne's, and others). Recent capability launches include CLEAR biometric identity services (CLEAR+ Lanes, eGates, Concierge) and a multi-year capital program covering the Western Concourse Expansion (target completion September 2028), the Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC) with structured public parking, and a Terminal Apron Rehabilitation.

XNA generates revenue through five primary streams: airline landing fees, terminal concessions (retail and F&B), public parking managed by SP Plus, on-airport rental car operations (six brands: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty), and terminal advertising reaching hundreds of thousands of passengers annually. As a government authority, financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The airport serves primarily business and leisure travelers from the Northwest Arkansas region — a market anchored by Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, and numerous Fortune 500 companies — competing for share against the alternative of driving to out-of-state airports. Distribution is primarily through airline booking channels, with ground transportation facilitated via on-airport rental car concessions, rideshare (Uber, Lyft), and shuttle services.

Name

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

Legal name

Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Website

https://flyxna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is a government-owned public airport authority operating commercial passenger service in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving six airline partners and 20+ U.S. destinations with 743,822 passengers in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional airport services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

Keywords

• Regional airport services
• Commercial aviation operations
• Airport terminal amenities
• Airport parking services
• Aviation infrastructure operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bentonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Fees charged to airlines for aircraft landings and takeoff operations
2. Terminal Concessions: Revenue from retail shops and restaurants in the terminal including Arkansas Traveler News & Café, Auntie Anne's, Core Brewing Company, Einstein Bros Bagels, Escape Lounges, Say Si Bon!, Slim Chickens, Smokewood American Grill, Bionics By Onyx Coffee, and CNBC News & Café
3. Parking Services: Public parking facilities including parking deck and surface lots with payment collected upon exit
4. Rental Car Operations: On-airport rental car facilities with six brands: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty
5. Advertising: Advertising spaces throughout the airport including baggage claim, concourses, and FIDS boards reaching hundreds of thousands of passengers annually

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is a public regional airport authority that provides commercial passenger flight services, aircraft operations infrastructure, terminal amenities, ground transportation coordination, and parking services. The airport operates two parallel runways on a 2,680-acre site and serves 20+ nonstop U.S. destinations through six airline partners, with an average of 50 daily flights and 743,822 total passengers handled in 2025. Core ancillary services include on-airport rental car facilities, public parking, terminal retail and dining concessions, and CLEAR biometric identity verification.

Product overview

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) operates as a regional airport authority providing commercial passenger flight services, ground transportation coordination, terminal amenities, retail and dining options, and various passenger services. The airport serves 20+ destinations through six airline partners (Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, United) with an average of 50 daily flights. XNA offers comprehensive passenger services including free WiFi, business centers, pet relief areas, the Runway Rovers therapy animal program, and airport tours. Current development projects include the Western Concourse expansion (new gates and hold rooms), Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC) with public parking, and Terminal Apron Rehabilitation. The airport has also recently launched CLEAR biometric identity services for expedited passenger processing. XNA provides ground transportation through rental car partners, rideshare services (Uber, Lyft), and shuttle services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Flight Services Airport terminal and runway operations providing commercial passenger flights to 20+ destinations across the United States via six airline partners (Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, United), averaging 50 daily flights.
• Parking Services Short-term and long-term parking facilities including covered parking garage and surface lots, with payment collected upon exit and managed by SP Plus Parking.
• On-Airport Rental Car Concessions On-airport rental car operations for six major brands (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty), supporting passenger ground transportation needs.
• Ground Transportation Services Coordination of passenger ground transportation including rideshare (Uber, Lyft), shuttle and taxi services (Jim's Express Shuttle & Taxi, Pinnacle Car Services, Ambassador Transportation Services).
• Terminal Amenities Passenger facilities and amenities inside the terminal including free WiFi, business centers, ATM services, pet relief areas, Mamava lactation pod, and guest pass program.
• Terminal Retail and Dining On-airport shopping and dining options including Arkansas Traveler News & Café, CNBC News & Café, Auntie Anne's, Bionics By Onyx Coffee, Core Brewing Company, Einstein Bros Bagels, Escape Lounges, Say Si Bon! Gourmet Market, Slim Chickens, and Smokewood American Grill.
• CLEAR Biometric Identity Services Biometric identity verification services including CLEAR+ Lanes, automated eGates, and CLEAR Concierge premium curb-to-gate service enabling identity verification in under five seconds.
• Runway Rovers Animal Therapy Program Volunteer therapy dog program featuring certified therapy animals that provide comfort to travelers at the airport.
• Airport Tours Free guided educational tours of airport operations including airfield views, fire station access, aircraft hangar visits, and maintenance facility tours for groups of 5-36 people.
• Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Services - Regional Jet Center Full-service Fixed Base Operator (Regional Jet Center) providing aircraft services, hangar facilities, and private jet operations support for general and business aviation at XNA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 743,822 total passengers in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CLEAR (NYSE: YOU)coreTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2026CLEAR launched its biometric identity verification services at XNA including CLEAR+ Lanes, automated eGates, and CLEAR Concierge premium curb-to-gate service. CLEAR+ Members can verify identity in under five seconds and proceed directly to physical screening. The expansion supports XNA's regional growth and is expected to generate positive economic impact for the airport annually.
• Regional Jet CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationFull-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing aircraft services, hangar facilities, and private jet operations support at XNA.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreOthersPrimary regulatory body overseeing airport operations, runway safety, and aviation standards. FAA grants enabled land acquisition and construction.
• Federal Government (Airport Improvement Program)coreOthersFederal grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) fund airport development projects, subject to Title 49 U.S.C. § 47123 protections.
• TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreOthersTSA manages passenger security screening checkpoints at XNA. TSA checkpoint hours: approximately 3:45am to 8:30pm. TSA PreCheck lanes available.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport: Wichita Eisenhower National Airport is a similarly-sized regional commercial airport serving an aviation-manufacturing-heavy economy. Both airports serve Fortune 500 corporate traffic and have comparable passenger volume profiles.
• Springfield-Branson National Airport: Springfield-Branson National Airport serves a comparable regional catchment in southwest Missouri and competes with XNA for drive-time travelers from northern Arkansas. Both airports are mid-sized commercial facilities with leisure and business travel mixes.
• Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport: Little Rock's Clinton National Airport is the other major commercial service airport in Arkansas and a direct competitor for Arkansas traveler share. Both are publicly-owned regional airports with similar airline partnerships and passenger profiles.
• Pensacola International Airport: Pensacola International is a mid-sized commercial airport serving a regional catchment with mixed leisure and business demand. Comparable to XNA in route count, passenger volume range, and recent terminal improvement activity.
• Asheville Regional Airport: Asheville Regional Airport is a fast-growing regional commercial airport in a similar size category, with tourism-driven demand and comparable expansion activity. Both airports balance leisure and business travel from fast-growing regional economies.
• Huntsville International Airport: Huntsville International is a regional airport serving a similar mid-sized metro area with a strong aerospace/defense employer base. Comparable passenger throughput, route diversity, and economic-development-focused airport authority governance structure.
• Mobile International Airport: Mobile International Airport is a regional airport serving a similar Gulf South market with comparable passenger throughput. Both airports have undergone recent branding/restructuring and serve multi-city regional catchments.
• Tulsa International Airport: Tulsa International Airport is a similarly-sized commercial service airport in neighboring Oklahoma serving a regional catchment area. Both airports compete for overlapping drive-distance travelers from the broader south-central US region and offer comparable airline diversity.

Others

• Signature Flight Support: Signature Flight Support is a major FBO network operator providing private aircraft services. Relevant as a comparable to the Regional Jet Center FBO operating at XNA, illustrating how private aviation services integrate with regional commercial airports.

Regional players

• Branson Airport: Branson Airport is a privately-operated regional airport in nearby southwest Missouri. Different operating model but serves an overlapping drive-time traveler base from the NWA/Ozarks region with similar leisure-driven demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flyxna
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

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