Nashville International Airport

What Nashville International Airport does

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a public-use commercial airport serving Nashville, Tennessee, and the broader Middle Tennessee region. It is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), a government state entity under Tennessee law. The airport spans 3,900 acres with four runways and currently serves over 24.8 million passengers annually, with projections calling for capacity expansion to support 40 million annual passengers by 2037. BNA's primary customers are individual travelers (domestic and international), commercial airlines using BNA as a hub, and concession tenants operating retail, dining, parking, and ground transportation services throughout the terminal.

BNA's core offerings are the physical and digital infrastructure of the airport itself: terminals, runways, gates, baggage handling, parking facilities (Valet, Terminal Garage 1 and 2, Terminal Lot A, Economy Lot B and C, free Cell Lot), and ground transportation coordination across rideshare, rental cars, taxis, shuttles, and buses. The GoodMaps indoor navigation platform, launched in September 2025 as the first deployment in Tennessee, uses LiDAR, AI, and machine learning to provide turn-by-turn audio and text guidance through terminals, parking garages, and amenities for blind and low-vision passengers. Digital passenger services include real-time flight status, BNA Text Alerts (SMS), an interactive terminal map, free Wi-Fi, the BNA PASSport loyalty program, and the BNA Cares accessibility program. The Arts at the Airport program — established in 1988 and curated by a 15-member board — delivers rotating art exhibits and live music performances across multiple terminal stages.

BNA generates revenue through three streams: aviation operations (airline/landing fees, terminal leases, Passenger Facility Charges), concession revenue (retail, dining, and services operated by tenants including HMSHost and Fraport Nashville), and parking and ground transportation. The airport receives no local tax dollars; capital projects — including the $3 billion New Horizon program — are funded by bonds, federal and state aviation grants, Passenger Facility Charges, and airport funds. MNAA also operates John C. Tune Airport (JWN) as a wholly owned general-aviation subsidiary, and a proposed 19-mile Boring Co. tunnel between downtown Nashville and BNA was under board review in February 2026.

Name

Nashville International Airport

Legal name

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

Website

https://flynashville.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a public-use hub airport serving Nashville, Tennessee, handling over 24.8 million passengers annually across four runways and 3,900 acres. Operated by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, it generates revenue from airline fees, terminal concessions, parking, and ground transportation while executing a $3 billion expansion to serve 40 million passengers by 2037.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Passenger Terminal Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Airport terminal operations
• Passenger aviation services
• Airport parking facilities
• Ground transportation services
• Airport accessibility navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aviation Operations: Revenue generated from airline fees, landing fees, terminal leases, and passenger facility charges. BNA receives no local tax dollars; consistent with all airport capital improvement projects, funding comes from bonds, federal and state aviation grants, Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) and other airport funds.
2. Concession Revenue: Revenue from retail shops, restaurants, and services operated by tenants throughout the terminal, including the A/B Rotunda, BNA Marketplace, C/D Connector, Concourse B, C, D, Satellite Concourse, and pre-security areas.
3. Parking and Ground Transportation: Revenue from parking facilities (Valet, Terminal Garage 1, Terminal Garage 2, Terminal Lot A, Economy Lot B, Economy Lot C) and ground transportation services including rental cars.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nashville International Airport (BNA), operated by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), provides commercial aviation terminal operations including passenger check-in, security processing, baggage handling, parking, and ground transportation, alongside concession leasing for in-terminal dining and retail. The airport also delivers passenger-facing digital services such as real-time flight status, SMS text alerts, an interactive terminal map, free Wi-Fi, accessibility services (including GoodMaps indoor navigation), and the Arts at the Airport cultural programming program. Capital improvements are funded through bonds, federal/state aviation grants, and Passenger Facility Charges, with no reliance on local tax dollars.

Product overview

Nashville International Airport (BNA) operates as a multi-service aviation hub offering a unified portfolio of passenger-facing digital services and physical infrastructure. Core passenger services include real-time flight status tracking, BNA Text Alerts for SMS notifications, an interactive terminal map (Atrius Maps), free Wi-Fi, and parking and ground transportation coordination. Accessibility is supported through the GoodMaps indoor navigation platform and the BNA Cares Program. The airport also manages BNA PASSport, a loyalty program, and hosts the Arts at the Airport program featuring rotating art exhibits and live music across terminal stages. Infrastructure is undergoing major expansion through the $3 billion New Horizon program, which includes the Central Core Enhancement (reopening December 2027), Concourse D Extension (completed July 2025), Concourse A Reconstruction (July 2028), a new Rental Car Facility and Parking Garage (2029), Terminal Access Roadway Improvements (2027-2029), Baggage Handling System Expansion (October 2028), and Central Ramp Expansion (September 2027). The airport also manages John C. Tune Airport (JWN) as a general aviation subsidiary. Proposed projects include a Boring Co. underground tunnel connecting downtown Nashville to BNA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BNA Vision: The airport's first comprehensive growth and expansion plan launched in 2016
• New Horizon
• BNA Cares
• Arts at the Airport
• BNA PASSport

Products and services

• Parking Services On-site airport parking facilities for passengers and visitors, including Valet, Terminal Garage 1, Terminal Garage 2, Terminal Lot A, Economy Lot B, Economy Lot C, and a Free Cell Lot, with a transition to cashless parking via Cash-to-Card kiosks on July 1, 2026.
• Ground Transportation Services Coordination of passenger ground transportation options including ride-share apps (Uber, Lyft), rental cars, taxis, limousines, courtesy cars, buses, shuttles, hotel shuttles, peer-to-peer car sharing, and BNA Parking Shuttles.
• BNA Text Alerts SMS notification service delivering real-time flight updates, security wait times, and airport information directly to passenger mobile devices.
• Real-Time Flight Status Web-based flight information tool allowing passengers to search arrivals and departures by airline, location, or flight number through flynashville.com.
• Interactive Terminal Map Digital interactive wayfinding map enabling passengers to locate shops, restaurants, amenities, gates, and services across BNA's terminals and concourses.
• Free Wi-Fi Complimentary wireless internet access provided throughout the BNA terminal for passengers and visitors.
• BNA Cares Program Comprehensive collection of accessibility programs, services, and facilities designed to support travelers and visitors who need additional assistance, including those with disabilities.
• GoodMaps Indoor Navigation Platform LiDAR-, AI-, and machine-learning-based indoor navigation platform delivering turn-by-turn audio and text guidance across terminals, parking garages, and amenities, designed to assist passengers who are blind or have low vision. First implementation of this technology in Tennessee.
• Dining at BNA On-site dining options searchable by terminal location (A/B Rotunda, BNA Marketplace, C/D Connector, Concourse B, C, D, Satellite Concourse, Pre-Security) and by cuisine or dietary preference, operated by concession tenants including HMSHost and Fraport Nashville.
• Shopping at BNA On-site retail offerings including clothing, convenience, print/news, service, and specialty stores across the BNA terminal, searchable by location.
• BNA PASSport Loyalty program engaging travelers with airport experiences and rewards at Nashville International Airport.
• Arts at the Airport Cultural programming showcasing Tennessee's diversity through rotating public art exhibits, permanent acquisitions, the Flying Solo quarterly exhibition series, and live music performances on multiple terminal stages including the A/B Waiting Lounge, Green Beans Coffee, A/B Rotunda, and the BNA Live Stage in Concourse C. Established in 1988 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Airline Operational Services Provision of terminal space, landing facilities, and ground support for commercial passenger airlines operating at BNA, financed through airline landing fees, terminal leases, and Passenger Facility Charges.
• John C. Tune Airport (JWN) Secondary general aviation airport operated by MNAA, offering hangar facilities, maintenance services, and badging appointments for corporate and private aviation customers in the Nashville market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 24.8 million passengers annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ROW 94 Whiskey / Dierks BentleyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2026ROW 94 Whiskey, founded by country music superstar Dierks Bentley, installed a life-sized hologram experience at BNA from June 2 through July 31, directing travelers toward sampling opportunities at The Pharmacy Burger Parlor.
• Clean Energy Fuels Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Clean Energy Fuels Corp. provides renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling and fleet maintenance services for Nashville International Airport's ground transportation fleet operations. The partnership includes infrastructure, operations, maintenance, and RNG supply services.
• Metro Nashville Arts CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro Nashville Arts Commission provides grant funding to support the Arts at the Airport program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization showcasing Tennessee's cultural diversity and creative talent.
• National Endowment for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal arts funding organization supporting the Arts at the Airport program through grants.
• Tennessee Arts CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState arts commission providing grant funding to support the Arts at the Airport program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Memphis International Airport (MEM): Tennessee's other major commercial airport operated by the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. Comparable as a peer because it serves the same state, operates from a public authority governance model, and competes for airline capacity and passenger share.

Direct peers

• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): Rapidly growing mid-size US hub serving a high-growth Sun Belt city with major expansion underway (Garage expansion, new concourse). Closely comparable to BNA on passenger scale (~25M), demographic-driven growth, and capital intensity of ongoing expansion.
• Indianapolis International Airport (IND): Mid-size US hub operated by the Indianapolis Airport Authority. Comparable peer on similar passenger scale (~10–15M), public-authority model, arts/cultural programming, and use of PFC/federal funding for capacity expansion.
• Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAX): Independent authority operating Jacksonville International plus a portfolio of general aviation airports (analogous to MNAA's operation of BNA and JWN). Comparable peer on multi-airport authority structure, terminal modernization, and Sun Belt growth dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): World's busiest airport operated by a public authority (City of Atlanta Department of Aviation). Comparable as a peer on airport-authority operating model, terminal and concourse expansion programs, and concession-driven revenue, though ATL is far larger and serves as a dominant hub.
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLL): Large US hub operated by the City of Charlotte Aviation Department. Comparable peer on public-entity ownership, large capital improvement programs (runway/terminal expansion), and high dependence on a single dominant airline (American Airlines).
• Denver International Airport (DEN): Massive US hub operated by the City & County of Denver's Department of Aviation. Comparable peer on public-authority operating model, multi-billion capital expansion programs, and strong concession and parking revenue mix.
• Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): Joint-operations airport authority board governing one of the world's busiest hubs. Comparable peer on authority-driven governance, large terminal and landside capital projects, and diversified revenue across airlines, concessions, and real estate.
• Houston Airport System (HAS): City of Houston enterprise fund operating IAH and Hobby. Comparable peer on multi-airport public-entity governance, large terminal/roadway capital programs, and PFC/bond-funded infrastructure investment.
• Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA): Multi-jurisdictional authority operating IAD and DCA. Comparable peer on authority-driven governance model, large-scale terminal construction, and diversified revenue including concessions and parking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fly_nashville
• Facebookfacebook.com/NashvilleInternationalAirport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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