Nashville International Airport Development thread

[Sean blackdog]

24 minutes ago, Brichar4 said:

With this runway extension will they just expand the tunnel on Murfreesboro Pike? And it will go under two runways? 

Here we go. 
https://flynashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PL-SH004-PALP-Signed.pdf

[gannman]

The article mentions that “Metro Nashville Airport Authority is considering bids from companies to demolish and redevelop the six-story, 315,000-square-foot building.” It is currently too expensive to maintain. 

It seems like the smaller Genesco building is outside of the runway extension territory and will be redeveloped. Although the larger building beside it looks to be just inside the demo zone.

Edited June 4, 2023 by gannman

[Pdt2f]

On 6/4/2023 at 7:28 AM, gannman said:

The article mentions that “Metro Nashville Airport Authority is considering bids from companies to demolish and redevelop the six-story, 315,000-square-foot building.” It is currently too expensive to maintain. 

It seems like the smaller Genesco building is outside of the runway extension territory and will be redeveloped. Although the larger building beside it looks to be just inside the demo zone.

The larger U shaped building in that map is mostly used by Metro, with several departments having office space and the garages being used by metro fleet management. The smaller rectangular one is the actual Genesco building that was being referenced earlier in this thread, which has been unoccupied for several years. 

[MLBrumby]

What appears to be an historic house is also slated for demolition. Does anyone know if the structure that recently contained Monell's restaurant has any noteworthy history. The stone wall in front is great!

[donNdonelson2]

17 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

What appears to be an historic house is also slated for demolition. Does anyone know if the structure that recently contained Monell's restaurant has any noteworthy history. The stone wall in front is great!

From Monell’s website-sorry to have to post this with screenshots, but it’s the only easy way I could manage to share.

[Sean blackdog]

Today this evening from Facebook BNA. 

Progress shot  of the shuttle station for the Satellite Concourse! #BNAVision

[markhollin]

From Facebook Airport page:

[Sean blackdog]

Today this morning from Facebook. 
 

Today this morning from Instagram Sky5. 

Edited June 12, 2023 by Sean blackdog

[Sean blackdog]

Today this evening from Facebook. 
 

It's our birthday! Today, we are proud to celebrate 86 years as the gateway to #MusicCity. Thank you, Nashville. 

[Chato_reyes]

One lonely jetbridge installed on the satellite concourse.

[tragenvol]

An increase of only 4.5% from May to June would get BNA to 22 million passengers for the fiscal year...one less day in the month....but a busy travel season.  I'm flying out this weekend...22 million....WOW!

 

 

Edited June 14, 2023 by tragenvol

[Sean blackdog]

Last Monday evening. 6-12-23.  
Sorry I forgot about this post.
 

BNA Vision Plan 

International Arrivals Facility 

 

Hilton Hotel 

 

Satellite Concourse 

[Sean blackdog]

https://www.wkrn.com/news/nashville-airport-expansion-could-uproot-residents-meeting-set-to-address-concerns

2L/20R

 

2R/20L

[Nathan_in_DC]

Fascinating that they're considering such major runway lengthening projects. I suppose it makes sense if they intend to host more long haul flights, especially if they want to try to score a direct flight to east Asia. Right now, 13/31 is the only runway capable of handling the largest, most heavily laden aircraft, and when it's in operation none of the parallel runways can be used, so at the very least it offers flexibility in the short term, with better options in the long term for dual runway operations.

This would involve some pretty substantial road reroutes, too. And it's funny that they mislabeled Knight Valley Dr as McGavock Pk.

[smeagolsfree]

How can these resident be so stupid!

Are proposals in the works to expand the Nashville airport? Here's what we know. (newschannel5.com)

Who do they think their landlord is? The Metro Airport Authority owns around 180 properties of the 200 involved and they have been buying up properties for years. If the residents say they are blindsided, it comes as no shock to those of us on this board for sure. We have known about this for years.

The current landowners have known what is going on.

[gannman]

Which will they expand first?

[Nathan_in_DC]

14 hours ago, gannman said:

Which will they expand first?

Not sure, I've not seen anything stating which would come first. If I'm not mistaken, 2L/20R was only recently refurbished, so it would make sense they would concentrate on 2R/20L first. I would also imagine extending 2R/20L would be cheaper, as they won't have to tunnel any major roads...would also be more palatable politically as it won't involve any housing demolition. This is all pure speculation though. There are plenty of good reasons to extend 2L/20R first, mainly that they could primarily use 2R/20L instead of 2C/20C during the construction of 2L/20R, what with the center runway's proximity to the major construction on 2L/20R. 

[Sean blackdog]

Today this evening. 
 

BNA Vision Plan 

International Arrivals Facility 

 

Hilton Hotel 

 

Satellite Concourse 

[donNdonelson2]

Flew out of BNA late last night. My first time to fly out since the new central TSA facility opened. Coming through there at 8:30 there was no backup at all (not surprising), but I was surprised that nothing had to come out of the bags going through the scanner-laptop & liquids remained in my backpack! Someone had posted earlier that there were no benches in the “recombobulation” area post-screening. There are now a few benches in place in that area-I think I noticed four of them. I intentionally arrived early enough before my 10:25 flight to walk all of the C & D gate areas. The new retail & F&B outlets looked good and the place was teeming with travelers.

[PostRural]

If this runway extension happens is there even a need for runway 13/31?  The newly extended runway would then be the longest and could accommodate any aircraft 13/31 could. Would they consider removing runway 13/31 at that point? It would eliminate any runways crossing over each other AND (of particular interest to most of us) eliminate any need for an aircraft to fly low over downtown, which to my understanding would remove the FAA's restriction of providing insurance to buildings over 750' tall? I thought I remember Smeags writing this in a post a while ago... 

In short, runway 13/31 is solely responsible for this 750' cap on building heights in downtown. I know I have to be oversimplifying this, but I'm curious to know if anyone here can shed some light?

[NashRugger]

13/31, especially the 31 heading, is very important in the fall-spring timeframe when strong storm systems can bring above threshold crosswinds to the other runways.

[Sean blackdog]

Yesterday evening. 
 

BNA Vision Plan 

International Arrivals Facility 

 

Hilton Hotel 

 

Satellite Concourse 

 

Edited June 24, 2023 by Sean blackdog

[Chato_reyes]

On 6/15/2023 at 12:05 PM, smeagolsfree said:

How can these resident be so stupid!

Are proposals in the works to expand the Nashville airport? Here's what we know. (newschannel5.com)

Who do they think their landlord is? The Metro Airport Authority owns around 180 properties of the 200 involved and they have been buying up properties for years. If the residents say they are blindsided, it comes as no shock to those of us on this board for sure. We have known about this for years.

The current landowners have known what is going on.

To be fair, I doubt they are writing rent checks to MNAA every month. There is more than likely a management company that serve as the "landlord" for all intents and purposes. They may not have to disclose future plans until they choose not to offer a lease renewal or give month to month tenants the required legal notice to vacate.

[colemangaines]

On 6/24/2023 at 5:54 AM, Sean blackdog said:

I guess Hilton's new thing is the "peeling Post-It" look

[go_outside]

The FAA has temporarily blocked the State's airport board takeover, pending the outcome of Nashville's legal challenge to the state law. From Axios Nashville:

In a letter Monday, the FAA told the city and the Airport Authority leadership it will recognize the existing board of directors until the litigation reaches its conclusion.