Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport is the main air gateway for Nashville, Tennessee, and one of the key large airports serving the central United States. You will usually see it listed by its airport codes BNA and KBNA, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is useful to double-check when planning early departures, connections, or late-night arrivals. Sitting at an elevation of 599 feet (183 m), the airport is designed to handle substantial passenger and aircraft traffic while giving travelers direct access to Nashville’s music, business, and entertainment districts.
About Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport is the main air gateway for Nashville, Tennessee, and one of the key large airports serving the central United States. You will usually see it listed by its airport codes BNA and KBNA, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is useful to double-check when planning early departures, connections, or late-night arrivals. Sitting at an elevation of 599 feet (183 m), the airport is designed to handle substantial passenger and aircraft traffic while giving travelers direct access to Nashville’s music, business, and entertainment districts.
Overview
Nashville International Airport is the main air gateway for Nashville, Tennessee, and one of the key large airports serving the central United States. You will usually see it listed by its airport codes BNA and KBNA, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is useful to double-check when planning early departures, connections, or late-night arrivals. Sitting at an elevation of 599 feet (183 m), the airport is designed to handle substantial passenger and aircraft traffic while giving travelers direct access to Nashville’s music, business, and entertainment districts.
What Travelers Should Know
- BNA is the official passenger airport code to use when booking flights to Nashville.
- The airport is a large facility, so allow extra time for check-in, security, and walking to gates during busy periods.
- Local schedules follow Central Time in the America/Chicago zone, important for connections and pickup planning.
- Official airport updates, services, and traveler information are available at https://flynashville.com/.
Airfield And Operations
For aviation-minded travelers, BNA has a substantial airfield with four lighted runways that support reliable operations in a wide range of conditions. Three concrete runways measure 8,001 feet, 7,704 feet, and 8,001 feet, while the longest runway, 13/31, stretches 11,030 feet and is surfaced in asphalt. In practical terms, that runway layout helps the airport accommodate everything from routine domestic traffic to heavier aircraft, which can contribute to smoother traffic flow and more operational flexibility during busy travel periods.
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FAQ
Nashville International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Nashville International Airport is located in Nashville, United States (North America), at coordinates 36.130°, -86.670°.
- Its IATA code is BNA and its ICAO code is KBNA.
- Nashville International Airport serves Nashville, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Nashville International Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Nashville International Airport sits at latitude 36.130° and longitude -86.670°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BNA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BNA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BNA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 1 Terminal Drive, Nashville, Tennessee, 37214, United States, the phone number is +1 615-275-1675, the official website is http://www.flynashville.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.