Nashville International Airport
Also known as: Nashville Airport, BNA Airport, Nashville International. Formerly Berry Field.
Private transfer from BNASee pricesSee pricesAbout Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport (BNA) serves Nashville and Middle Tennessee. It sits in southeast Nashville, about 8 miles from downtown, and handled about 25.7 million passengers in 2025. It opened in 1937 as Berry Field, which is why its code is BNA.
Southwest Airlines carries more than half of the airport's passengers and has a crew base here. American, Delta, United and other airlines also fly to cities across the United States, with a few international routes.
The airport has one terminal with 53 gates across its concourses, including a satellite concourse for gates C4 to C11. International arrivals are processed in Concourse T. The Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal hotel opened in 2024, right at the terminal.
From the airport, travelers head downtown to Broadway and the honky-tonks, to Music Row and the Gulch, and on to Franklin, Murfreesboro and the rest of Middle Tennessee. The airport sits by I-40, and the WeGo Route 18 bus runs downtown.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA)
- Runways
Four; the longest, 13/31, is 11,030 ft (3,362 m)
- Passengers per year
About 25.7 million in 2025
- Opened
June 1937, as Berry Field
- Main airline
Southwest, more than half of passengers
Arrival tips for Nashville International Airport
Nashville has one terminal, so baggage claim and ground transportation are in the same building whichever gate you arrive at.
If you arrive on an international flight, you clear US Customs and Border Protection in Concourse T before baggage claim. If you are eligible, Global Entry or Mobile Passport Control can shorten the line.
Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim.
Taxis and ride apps pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2, and the WeGo Route 18 bus runs to downtown. If you booked a private transfer, follow the meeting point in your confirmation. Crowds and ride lines grow on big event and concert weekends.
Ground transportation
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A pre-booked driver meets you at the terminal and takes you downtown, to the Gulch, Music Row, Franklin or Murfreesboro. Handy on busy event weekends.
Taxi and ride apps
Pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2.
WeGo Route 18 bus
Runs from the airport to downtown Nashville. Cheap, but slower with luggage.
Rental car
Rental companies serve the airport; I-40 runs right past it.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only terminal, with 53 gates across its concourses, including the satellite gates C4 to C11 and Concourse T for international arrivals.
Airlines and destinations
Main airlines at Nashville. All use the main terminal.
American Airlines Main terminal
Delta Air Lines Main terminal
Southwest Airlines Main terminal
More than half of BNA's passengers.
United Airlines Main terminal
Facilities
Ground Transportation Center
Taxis and ride apps on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2.
Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal
A hotel at the terminal, opened in March 2024.
International arrivals
US Customs and Border Protection in Concourse T.
WeGo bus
Route 18 to downtown Nashville.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline when you book, and confirm it at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
All flights use one terminal, so there is no transfer between buildings.
Service animals
Rules for service and emotional support animals are set by each airline, so check with yours before you travel and carry the required documents.
Assistance on arrival
Airline staff meet passengers who requested assistance at the aircraft and accompany them through customs and baggage claim to the curb.
Parking
Terminal Garage 2
Next to the terminal, with the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nashville airport from downtown?
Nashville International Airport is about 8 miles from downtown Nashville, in the southeast of the city next to I-40. The WeGo Route 18 bus runs downtown, and taxis, ride apps and pre-booked drivers make the short trip by road.
Why is Nashville's airport code BNA?
The code comes from the airport's original name, Berry Field Nashville. The airport opened in 1937 as Berry Field and was renamed Nashville International Airport in 1988, but kept the BNA code.
Which airline is biggest at Nashville airport?
Southwest Airlines carries more than half of BNA's passengers and opened a crew base there in 2024. American, Delta and United are the next largest airlines.
Where do I get a taxi or Uber at Nashville airport?
Taxis and ride apps pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2, next to the terminal. Follow the signs after baggage claim.
Is there a hotel at Nashville airport?
Yes. The Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal opened in March 2024 at the terminal, within walking distance of check-in and baggage claim.