Allegiant, Alaska Moving to Concourse C
✈️ Allegiant flights will operate out of Concourse C beginning tomorrow (July 29).
✈️ Alaska will move on Aug. 5.
🗺️ Ticketing counters for both airlines are located in the center section of the Ticketing Lobby.
Virtual Tour: A Look Inside BNA’s New Concourse D
BNA President and CEO Doug Kreulen takes you on a virtual tour of BNA’s fourth major concourse, which opened on July 17, 2020. Click to watch.
What’s Next?
BNA Vision is transforming Nashville International Airport in exciting ways! This year has been perhaps the most transformative with the greatest number of accomplishments so far in the life of our expansion program.
This year, we’ve celebrated the following:
- Opening new ticketing counters in the North Terminal Wing Expansion (Level 3)
- Opening a new rental car check-in area in the North Terminal Wing Expansion (Level 2)
- Moving baggage service offices to the North Terminal Wing Expansion (Level 2)
- Opening the first four levels of Terminal Garage 1, including a new and improved Valet center
- Significant progress on Baggage Claim renovations (terrazzo flooring, upgrades to several ceiling-based systems)
- Early work on the new International Arrivals Facility (much more to come; opening in 2023)
- Construction of new pre-security escalators that will provide access between levels (opening this fall)
- Opening the new North Security Checkpoint (8 lanes)
- Opening Concourse D
So what’s next?
There’s much more to come in 2020 and beyond.
- In August 2020: The South Terminal Wing Expansion (Level 3) will open with new ticketing stations and the South Security Checkpoint.
- In September 2020:
- Two new baggage carousels will open on Level 2 as part of the South Terminal Wing Expansion.
- Two new curbside Service Animal Relief Areas will open on the Departures level.
- New restrooms will open on the South side of the Baggage Claim (restrooms opened on the North side in December 2019).
- Terrazzo flooring installation will continue on the Departures level.
- A new airport administrative building will open on top of Terminal Garage 1 in the fall.
Looking ahead:
2021:
- The top two levels of Terminal Garage 1 will open in early 2021, including a new pedestrian plaza.
- Terminal renovations will continue, including the central security checkpoint expansion, new roof canopy and interior finishes (complete in 2023).
- New International Arrivals Facility construction will continue (opening in 2023).
2023:
- Major terminal renovations will be complete.
- The Security Screening Checkpoint expansion will be complete.
- The new International Arrivals Facility will open.
- The new central marketplace will open (just beyond the security checkpoint)
- An additional Terminal Garage will open with 1,800 more covered parking spaces.
- The pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal Garage 1 to the Terminal will be complete.
- Our new hotel will open.
- Phase 2 of the Terminal Apron and Taxilane Expansion will be complete.
Our Airport: New & Improved
We’re building a bigger and better BNA that puts the passenger experience first with more parking, more gates, more customer conveniences, more Nashville flavor and flair — a world-class airport for our world-class city.
The best is yet to come. As we say at BNA, Hang on — we’re going places!
North Exit (Near Concourses A & B) Temporarily Closed
The exit near Concourses A & B is temporarily closed due to renovation activity. All passengers may utilize the South exit near Concourses C & D exit instead. (See map below.)
The following will also be closed in conjunction with this work:
- North terminal pre-security restrooms
- North terminal escalator & stairs
- Waiting lounge seating
Restrooms, escalators & stairs are available for your use on the South side of the Ticketing Lobby. 🗺️ See our interactive terminal map: map.flynashville.com
We apologize for any inconvenience as we make improvements to the terminal.
A Busy First Day for Concourse D!
It’s been a busy first full day of operations for BNA’s new Concourse D. Have a look!
➡️ PLUS: See lots of great photos of aircraft spotted at Concourse D today on our Instagram. We’re @flynashville.
First Flight Arrives at New Concourse D
The first flight to arrive at BNA’s new Concourse D came in from Phoenix last night! The first departing flights go out today.
We look forward to showing you the inside of Concourse D over the next few days. Stay tuned! #FlyNashville #BNAVision
‘BNA Vision’ to Open Airport’s Fourth Major Concourse; $292 Million Project Includes Expanded Ticket Wings and Other Renovation
NASHVILLE – Continuing its dynamic renovation and expansion program, Nashville International Airport (BNA) opens its new Concourse D tomorrow, adding six domestic aircraft gates, 115,000 square feet of terminal space, compelling public art displays and a variety of amenities for travelers.
“On behalf of the Board of Commissioners and everyone associated with BNA, I wish to express our excitement with this excellent addition to our airport and highlight our continued efforts to accommodate the robust passenger growth that is projected well into the next decade, ” said Trey Harwell, chair of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority’s Board of Commissioners.
“The new Concourse D and extended ticket wings bring much-needed components to our airport and are part of the ‘BNA Vision,’ our ongoing program to provide this region with the world-class airport it requires and demands.”
The $292 million, 25-month-long project is anchored by the new Concourse D but also includes a 200,000-square-foot expansion of the north and south ticket wings, a 136,000-square-foot renovation of existing terminal space and an 11,000 square-foot central utility plant.
The new gates will be operated by Southwest Airlines.
“If the airport is to continue as a major catalyst for economic growth and job creation in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, we need to add capacity to BNA while maintaining a welcoming and accessible environment for our passengers,” said Doug Kreulen, BNA’s president and Chief Executive Officer. “With the new Concourse D, we’ve added gates for more flights and attractive customer amenities, all in a modern and convenient setting that brings out the best of BNA. This is another vital step forward for air travel in Nashville, and I commend all whose great work made this possible.”
According to a recent study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $8.1 billion in total economic impact, supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes.
Traveler amenities and special features include two compelling public art installations and art cases showcasing selections from BNA’s permanent collection, Wi-Fi, restrooms, a mother’s room, an indoor service animal relief area, compelling airfield views and new terrazzo flooring. Additional space is available for future concessions.
Built by Hensel Phelps Construction Co. and designed by Fentress Architects, BNA’s new Concourse D represents more than 1 million hours of labor by more than 2,100 workers, 78 percent of whom are local.
Additionally, the project included more than $55 million in contracts for small, minority and woman-owned business enterprises (SMWBEs) as part of the airport’s ongoing commitment to diversity and economic inclusion. Seventy certified firms participated in the project.
Two dramatic public art installations grace Concourse D: “Lyrical Journeys” is a dynamic, hanging work of art created by RE:site Studio’s Shane Allbritton and Norman Lee (Houston, Texas) that pays homage to the sights and sounds of Nashville; and “Every New Day Is The Best Day Of Our Lives,” on the south end wall near Gate D6, is a vibrant, photorealistic mural produced by Nashville artist Brian Tull.
Concourse D was designed, built and operates utilizing LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Administered by U.S. Green Building Council, LEED provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. “Green” components of Concourse D include recycling receptacles, energy efficient lighting, water conservation, electrochromic glass that blocks out excessive sunlight and heat, geothermal cooling and an emphasis on regional labor.
Launched in July 2016, BNA Vision is the dynamic expansion and renovation plan for Nashville International Airport. By 2023, completed projects will include three Terminal Garages totaling 6,800 spaces of covered parking, new Concourse D, additional space for ticketing and baggage claim, renovated terminal lobby, expanded security checkpoint, a state-of-the-art International Arrivals Facility, a variety of dining, retail and service amenities, airport administration building, pedestrian plaza, hotel and potential transit connection.
Completed projects include Concourse D, North Terminal Wing Expansion, upgrades to the existing interim International Arrivals Building, Terminal Garages 1 and 2 and phase 1 of the Terminal Apron and Taxilane Expansion.
As with all other airport capital improvement projects, no local tax dollars are being used to fund BNA Vision. Take a virtual 360-degree tour, view renderings and watch the BNA Vision video at BNAVision.com.
New wing & a prayer: BNA building for uncertain times (The Ledger)
The airport is in the middle of a major renovation and expansion, “BNA Vision,” to accommodate its ever-growing usage. This construction project, set for completion in 2024, will bring more parking garages, terminal wings and expanded central terminal, a new concourse, security checkpoint and even an on-site hotel. Click here to read the full article.