The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) Department of Communications is committed to serving the needs of the Nashville community, the traveling public and the news media. The MNAA owns and operates Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) and John C. Tune Airport® (JWN®).
Designed to assist media representatives, the BNA Media Guide offers up-to-date information from BNA and its tenants, including JWN, to local, regional, and national media outlets.
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All media activities at BNA and JWN require prior authorization from the Department of Communications. On-site access, including overnight requests, is strictly prohibited without an explicit email confirmation from the Department. Until authorized, news outlets may only conduct reporting activities from the designated aircraft observation area.
To ensure approval for on-site media requests, please include the following details:
After obtaining on-site permission, journalists are permitted access to public areas of the airport, including the Grand Lobby, hallways prior to the entrances of security screening areas, baggage claim, parking lots, and garages.
Media should not block or restrict movement anywhere in the terminal, and concourse entrances and exits should not be obstructed.
When conducting interviews, the media must not interfere with airport or airline operations.
Media representatives are required to display press identification and identify themselves to anyone they interview, photograph, or film.
TSA security measures are always enforced.
The areas that are leased by the airlines and other tenants, including ticket counters, gate areas/waiting areas, airline clubs, private offices, future hotel, stores, and restaurants are under the control of those specific parties.
Media access to those areas must be approved by the appropriate business. The Department of Communications can connect media to the correct partners.
TSA security measures are always enforced.
During ongoing criminal investigations, the Department of Communications will coordinate all media inquiries.
It is important to note that we are unable to provide any information regarding active legal proceedings or litigation. Your understanding in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Request for public records can be made here.
Airports do not have the authority to restrict airspace or ground planes. That responsibility lies within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
To ensure accurate reporting, ground stops should always be attributed to the FAA.
The FAA’s National Airspace System (NAS) Status page provides a real-time list of active ground stops.
Media inquiries related to Ground Stops and Delays should be directed to the FAA at pressoffice@faa.gov.
Inquiries about the number of impacted flights and passengers should be directed to the individual airlines.
Airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration, air traffic controllers, and pilots determine the delay, cancellation, or re-routing of flights. Various factors, including atmospheric conditions, navigational equipment, aircraft equipment, pilot qualifications, aircraft de-icing, ground movement, and terminal gate availability, influence decisions regarding flight adjustments.
Adverse weather conditions can affect airport operations due to airfield conditions, visibility, or other reasons. While Nashville International Airport does not close during most inclement weather conditions, occasional interruptions in operations may occur to clear runways or aircraft ramps.
The airlines are assigned specific gates for their operations. BNA has 54 gates, all of which are leased to airlines. This means that if an airline keeps their aircraft parked at a gate longer than scheduled, it can cause delays for the next flight scheduled to use that gate.
Inquiries about the number of impacted flights and passengers should be directed to the individual airlines.
In the event of winter weather, BNA is responsible for clearing and de-icing airport runways, taxiways, ramps, and all landside areas (airport roadways, sidewalks, walkways, parking lots) to ensure passenger safety.
De-icer fluid is not owned or distributed by the airport; instead, airlines contract with external companies for its provision.
Our airline partners are responsible for managing their flights, which includes aircraft scheduling, aircraft parking and relocation, de-icing aircraft, stocking de-icing supplies, maintaining de-icing equipment, and ensuring the safe boarding and deplaning of passengers.
Only during severe weather would the runways close for any extended period of time. Flights may be delayed or canceled due to weather at the flight destination or in other cities. Some airlines or the FAA may delay arrivals or departures until visibility and conditions improve.
The airport terminal will remain open unless damaged or other safety concerns warrant closing all or part of the terminal.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) controls all air traffic, including flight paths, aircraft routing, and runway assignments, into and out of every airport, including BNA.
For media inquiries related to FAA operations, please contact the FAA directly at pressoffice@faa.gov
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a U.S. government agency tasked with ensuring the security of the nation’s transportation systems. Key functions include screening passengers and baggage at airports, implementing security measures, developing and enforcing security regulations, and managing security programs to safeguard the traveling public and transportation infrastructure from potential threats.
For media inquiries and breaking news, please email TSA Public Affairs.
For local news, contact the regional spokesperson.
Each day, tens of thousands of people pass through BNA, making the airport an excellent place to advertise. This constant flow of people passing through BNA creates a dynamic environment, ensuring that your advertising message reaches a vast and diverse audience. Whether passengers are arriving, departing, or in transit, your brand can make a strong and lasting impression on the multitude of travelers, making BNA an exceptional location to showcase your products or services.
Requests for commercial filming at Nashville International Airport or John C. Tune Airport (JWN) should submitted to Alyssa Kontos at least 30-days in advance.
To submit a request, please fill out an application for review.
Applicable charges and insurance apply.
TSA security measures are always enforced.
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