Nashville International Airport Development thread

[Binbin98]

This is similar to my experience coming back from London, although demand is important for landing (no pun intended) more intl flights, adequate gates and customs facilities are also important, none of which BNA has right now although it seems it will in the future. I dont know how packed your flight was but when I arrived during the summer there wasnt more than 3 seats empty on the plane, which led to a chaotic and crowded customs facility on arrival.

[Nathan_in_DC]

2 minutes ago, Binbin98 said:

This is similar to my experience coming back from London, although demand is important for landing (no pun intended) more intl flights, adequate gates and customs facilities are also important, none of which BNA has right now although it seems it will in the future. I dont know how packed your flight was but when I arrived during the summer there wasnt more than 3 seats empty on the plane, which led to a chaotic and crowded customs facility on arrival.

Literally one empty seat (next to me, conveniently), and that was apparently only because someone missed their connection. It really goes to show how much the current terminal setup is limiting the potential of the airport.

[LA_TN]

Lastly, the pit was not excavated and actually had a small stream running through the middle of it. That was the original terrain. There was $$, $$$, $$$ reasons why it was never filled in, until now when it has become needed

Avatar Airlines is a new ULCC (Ultra Low Cost Carrier) that will fly an all 747 fleet with tickets as low as (example) $79 that will only fly long routes (example, LA to New York). It is worth noting that Nashville could easily support a couple of flights of this type, especially to LA. This type of potential near future needs is accommodated in the master plan. There are currently 3-4 gates capable of holding a 747. There are currently no plans for Avatar in Nashville, at this time

[dReAmWiELdEr]

Makes me want to go to the airport just to eat and shop!

I've noticed most major airports today look more like shopping malls than airports... especially compared to the airports of previous generations.

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[LA_TN]

Cape Air announced Wednesday in a news release that flights from Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion to Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, will begin Jan 29

There will be 2 daily weekday flights and 1 daily weekend flight on Saturday and Sunday. Fares begin at $69 and are bookable now

This is significant because Marion voted for Nashville service over Chicago! Marion will still have 4 daily flights to St. Louis, also 

[MidTenn1]

I recall that a lot of the fill material at the airport came from the construction of 440 Parkway which is in an impressive gorge. So there is a great deal of fill used at the new terminal.

[LA_TN]

35 minutes ago, PHofKS said:

I recall that a lot of the fill material at the airport came from the construction of 440 Parkway which is in an impressive gorge. So there is a great deal of fill used at the new terminal.

That is correct!

One other thing I forgot to mention, the new parking garage IS designed and built to support the weight of a light rail line. There are a set of concrete slabs that would be removed and some of the top amenities deck impacted that would allow service to, practically, the front door of the airport

[markhollin]

Nice to see the lighting for Parking Garage C utilized for various themes. This was the evening of Veterans Day:

 

[Sean blackdog]

 

[downtownresident]

October numbers out, 1,750,866 total passengers, growth of 13.8% over October 2018. Appears to be a new record, as well. 
 

https://www.flynashville.com/about/Airport Data//102019TotalPassengers.pdf

Edited December 4, 2019 by downtownresident

[UTgrad09]

6 hours ago, downtownresident said:

October numbers out, 1,750,866 total passengers, growth of 13.8% over October 2018. Appears to be a new record, as well. 
 

https://www.flynashville.com/about/Airport Data//102019TotalPassengers.pdf

If November and December grow by the same rate as October, then the projected 2019 total would be 18.34 million total passengers. 

[dReAmWiELdEr]

If November and December grow by the same rate as October, then the projected 2019 total would be 18.34 million total passengers. 

Where would that place Nashville in national rankings?


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[UTgrad09]

1 hour ago, dReAmWiELdEr said:

Where would that place Nashville in national rankings?


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I think we're 29th right now. Same position, just closing the gap on Portland (PDX).

[LA_TN]

On 12/4/2019 at 8:02 PM, UTgrad09 said:

If November and December grow by the same rate as October, then the projected 2019 total would be 18.34 million total passengers. 

In fact, only a 1.2% growth is needed for Nov/Dec to hit 18 million for calendar year 2019

Also, only 9.2% growth will be needed for BNA to top 20 million in calendar year 2020

Concourse D looks to be coming online in the 2nd week of July 2020

[Sean blackdog]

Check out  

https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/a-vision-of-the-future-inside-nashville-international-airports-12b-expansion/46846

 

Edited December 16, 2019 by Sean blackdog

[Sean blackdog]

 

[memphian]

I have noticed Concourse D on the drive after arriving. The thing that stands out to me is how nice D looks compared to the other concourses. I am sure the rest will get an update but D looks like it be a pleasure to use while the rest are just so-so. I fly a lot for work so I'm in and out of BNA a lot.

[LA_TN]

3 hours ago, memphian said:

I have noticed Concourse D on the drive after arriving. The thing that stands out to me is how nice D looks compared to the other concourses. I am sure the rest will get an update but D looks like it be a pleasure to use while the rest are just so-so. I fly a lot for work so I'm in and out of BNA a lot.

When Concourse A is rebuilt, it will be a little bit nicer than D, from what I can tell. The only update for B and C is replacement of the carpet with tile and possibly an update to restrooms. Nothing else. Even the widening of B is no longer included in any current plans

[donNdonelson2]

There are renovations underway at retail outlets in C now, as well as at several food and beverage locations, with some moving locations or expanding.

Edited December 20, 2019 by donNdonelson2

[SoundScan]

18 hours ago, LA_TN said:

...The only update for B and C is replacement of the carpet with tile...

 

[downtownresident]

November numbers out:

1,514,566, an increase of 7.4%. Capacity only up 2.7%. 
 

https://www.flynashville.com/about/Airport Data//112019AviationStat.pdf

https://www.flynashville.com/about/Airport Data//112019TotalPassengers.pdf

[downtownresident]

The airport's Facebook page has posted a few videos that look back at 2019:

 

https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleInternationalAirport/videos/2502858153375373/

 

https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleInternationalAirport/videos/453940718620828/

 

Edited December 31, 2019 by downtownresident
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[markhollin]

Concourse D:

Garage A & B:

[LA_TN]

Viva Aerobus, Mexico's ultra-low cost airline, launched its first new route of 2020: Los Cabos - Nashville, Tennessee; It will operate from May 30 to August 2

https://www.transponder1200.com/anuncia-viva-aerobus-su-primera-nueva-ruta-del-2020-los-cabos-nashville/

They also fly BNA to Cancún

The President and CEO of Nashville International Airport (BNA), Doug Kreulen , said: "We are pleased to welcome you to the Mexican airline Viva Aerobus, which increases the options in Nashville for international and non-stop trips to exciting vacation destinations such as Los Cabos and Cancun. ”

So, my first 2020 prediction has already came true! Less than one day! Woo-hoo! 

Edited January 11, 2020 by LA_TN

[markhollin]

Concourse D time lapse of construction: