Nashville International Airport (BNA) Map

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the largest airport in Tennessee and one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States, handling more than 24 million passengers per year. If you want to catch a connecting flight, rent a car, or meet relatives at the baggage claim, knowing where everything is at BNA airport will save you a lot of time and energy – not to mention the frustration of trying to navigate an airport you’ve never been to before. Here is the ultimate BNA airport map.

Location of BNA Airport

BNA is located just 8 miles (13 kilometers) east of downtown Nashville, which makes it one of the most centrally located large airports in the USA. There are two ways to get to the airport by car: Exit 216A off I-40 East from downtown and another major thoroughfare for I-24 and I-65. Most of Middle Tennessee is within an hour’s drive from the airport. Thanks to the current construction, one of the secondary roadways – Donelson Pike – is being rebuilt, so it’s a good idea to verify your directions before leaving.

Terminal Design Features

As opposed to larger airports having multiple terminals, BNA is a one-terminal airport, thus making navigation easier for the passengers who know the layout of the airport:

• The terminal consists of three major floors serving different purposes.
• All check-in counters, the central security checkpoint, and baggage claim are placed in one terminal building.
• After going through the only security checkpoint, passengers have indoor pathways connecting all the gates – there are no trains or trams that the passengers need to ride to reach their gates.
• As part of the BNA Vision initiative, an expanded Grand Lobby, improved security screening, and new international arrivals facility were created.

Detailed Description of Floors

Concourses at BNA

The gates of BNA are located in five concourses – A, B, C, D, and T – all accessible after passing the security checkpoint.

One last thing about Concourse A: As the concourse is currently under construction as part of the “New Horizon” expansion program worth approximately $3 billion at BNA airport, which is the third such expansion of the airport after the BNA Vision project, expect any signs or walking paths near Concourse A to change during construction, giving you some extra time for traveling from or to your gate.

BNA Parking

There are several types of parking offered by BNA according to how long you will be gone and how much you wish to walk:

• Terminal garages – There are two covered garages located near the terminal.
• Surface Lot – Located within walking distance from the terminal, past the consolidated rental car facility.
• Economy lots – Located farther away, with shuttles to the terminal, perfect for longer visits.
• Valet parking – Also offered, but available only through one particular highway entrance.

Important to remember: Terminal Lot A is closed since July 1, 2026, in order to make way for construction of BNA rental car facility and parking garage. There is also a switch to cashless parking at BNA airport, however cash-paying travelers have Cash-to-Card kiosks at their disposal.

Transportation to and from BNA

Since there is no rail or subway transportation available at BNA, all transportation options will be located at the Ground Transportation Center located on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2. Comparison of options follows:

• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) – Most common mode, taken from a designated area in the parking structure which is accessible via a pedestrian bridge from the terminal. Rates are dynamic and increase with high demands.
• Taxis – Offered at the Ground Transportation Center, with wait times typically brief except during peak hours.
• WeGo Public Transit (Route 18) – The sole public transit that goes directly from BNA to downtown. The fee is $2 (only $1 for children, the elderly and passengers with a disability). Effective from July 2026, the route is operated every 30 minutes starting from 6 a.m., but no later than evening hours.
• Rental cars – Counters are located on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), with the facility in process of reconstruction at the moment.
• Hotel shuttle and limousine services – Pick up at the Ground Transportation Center.

In future, a project by The Boring Company called the Music City Loop will be launched to connect BNA to downtown Nashville, the vicinity of the State Capitol Building, which is expected to be completed in 2027. The aim is to alleviate traffic jams, but not to replace the current ground transportation modes in the nearest future.

Dining, Shopping & Lounges

BNA embraces its “Music City” designation by offering local brands and national retailers along with some lounges that could be useful to those seeking some quiet prior to getting onboard:

• Delta Sky Lounge and Admirals Club (American Airlines) cater to premium and elite travelers.
• The USO Lounge in the C/D connector is an option for military members and their family, having valid ID, and it’s free of charge.
• The Hilton BNA hotel is attached to the terminal, and there are also Minute Suites in Concourse D to help passengers catch up on sleep while waiting for a connecting flight.
• The children’s play area is placed in Concourse B for families with kids.

Tips for Navigating the BNA Map

Here are some tips to make your trip to BNA smooth sailing:

• Know your concourse before flying. The passengers from Southwest go to Concourse C; the travelers of Delta and United fly from Concourse B; the passengers of Alaska, Spirit, and Frontier usually use Concourse D.
• Expect construction in the vicinity of Concourse A. This may influence the signs and the way of walking.
• Check your parking lot. Terminal Lot A is closed for the moment, so expect to park your car either in garages or surface lots.
• Cashless payments at BNA. Parking requires using a card, although there are on-site Cash-to-Card kiosks.
• WeGo bus takes more time than rideshare or taxi, but it’s cheaper.

Conclusion

Single-terminal nature of BNA ensures that it is one of the more user-friendly major airports when it comes to navigation – as long as you get familiar with concourses, levels and transportation available there. Currently undergoing renovation of Concourse A and construction of such infrastructure facilities as the Music City Loop, BNA is definitely an airport under the transformation – but the basic configuration still stays the same: one terminal, three levels and connected concourses accessible by walking after passing the security check point. Keep this guide on hand, check your concourse and parking lot ahead of time and you will have everything you need to enjoy your stay at Nashville International Airport.

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