Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville International Airport® (BNA®), in collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has launched BNA PASSport, a new program allowing non-ticketed guests to access dining and retail areas beyond the security checkpoint. Starting July 1, visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, plane-watching, art exhibits, and even meet loved ones at the gate.
“As we continue to build a world-class airport, this new program opens the door for everyone, not just travelers, to experience BNA like a local,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of BNA. “Our restaurants and shops capture the essence of Nashville, and BNA PASSport creates an exciting way to explore them. Grab a bite, browse the shops, and experience Music City, all under one roof.”
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The program allows up to 75 non-ticketed visitors daily to access post-security areas from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Guests can apply online at flynashville.com, providing a minimum of 24-hour notice and up to seven days in advance. Applicants will receive an email indicating approval or denial at midnight on the day of their requested visit.
All participants in the BNA PASSport program are subject to the same TSA security requirements and regulations as passengers boarding an aircraft. Ticketed passengers will be given priority through passenger screening checkpoints to board their flights. Visitors must be at least 18 years old to participate in this free program, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Commercial or business use, including news and media, is strictly prohibited.
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Nashville International Airport® is a critical infrastructure asset for Middle Tennessee, serving as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact, supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region, and produced over $443 million in state, local, and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow BNA on Facebook at @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X at @Fly_Nashville, and Instagram at @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, the airport’s growth and expansion plan, at flynashville.com/bna.
John C. Tune Airport®, located in West Nashville and eight miles from downtown, is Tennessee’s busiest general aviation airport. Serving regional, corporate, and private aircraft, JWN acts as a reliever airport for BNA. It has generated $92 million in economic impact and is owned and managed by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. JWN receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com/nashville.
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