Nashville International Airport Development thread

[Sean blackdog]

Last Monday evening. I noticed big yellow crawler crane will going up soon. 

Edited August 13, 2020 by Sean blackdog

[Sean blackdog]

Update 

July 2020.
Continue climb going up to 619,428  passengers. Cause of COVID-19. 

Edited August 14, 2020 by Sean blackdog

[nashvylle]

Clear just opened up at BNA. .

Highly suggest signing up. You don't have to ever pull out your ID, and you can cut TSA Pre-check. Nissan Stadium and Bridgestone Arena are next- it's great to cut those long lines (when things go back to normal). 

[nashscan]

On 8/13/2020 at 9:29 PM, nashvylle said:

Clear just opened up at BNA. .

Highly suggest signing up. You don't have to ever pull out your ID, and you can cut TSA Pre-check. Nissan Stadium and Bridgestone Arena are next- it's great to cut those long lines (when things go back to normal). 

Do you still have to go thru the body scanner and get groped by the agent?

[nashvylle]

5 hours ago, nashscan said:

Do you still have to go thru the body scanner and get groped by the agent?

Yes. But if you’re going to have to go through that, wouldn’t you rather be first than wait in line for it?

[glamdring269]

On 8/13/2020 at 9:29 PM, nashvylle said:

Clear just opened up at BNA. .

Highly suggest signing up. You don't have to ever pull out your ID, and you can cut TSA Pre-check. Nissan Stadium and Bridgestone Arena are next- it's great to cut those long lines (when things go back to normal). 

Any idea what this will be like at the arena/stadiums? I'm assuming it will be limited to a single entry point which might then mean you actually lose time depending on where you park.

[dxfret]

At $179 per year Clear is quite expensive. Would only be worth it for very frequent flyers. 

[Sean blackdog]

Today this afternoon from Facebook BNA. 
 

‪UPDATE: The new South Security Checkpoint will open **TOMORROW**! Can’t wait for you to see it. 
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BNA FYI: Our new South Terminal Wing opens on the Departures level this week!
> Beginning tomorrow, Aug. 19, Southwest will be in a new ticketing location (just down from its current location). See map.
> The South Security Checkpoint opens this Thursday, Aug. 20. Heading to Concourses C or D? Use the South Checkpoint. (The central checkpoint will be closed.) #BNAVision

[e-dub]

I saw the SWAT vehicle yesterday while driving on Donelson Pike.

[nashvylle]

7 hours ago, dxfret said:

At $179 per year Clear is quite expensive. Would only be worth it for very frequent flyers. 

They are partnered with delta so if you have a sky miles account with them, it’s only $99.

8 hours ago, glamdring269 said:

Any idea what this will be like at the arena/stadiums? I'm assuming it will be limited to a single entry point which might then mean you actually lose time depending on where you park.

I’ve been to a Yankees game with them. It took 3 seconds to get in when the regular lines were taking 30 minutes 

[LA_TN]

3 hours ago, nashvylle said:

They are partnered with delta so if you have a sky miles account with them, it’s only $99.

I’ve been to a Yankees game with them. It took 3 seconds to get in when the regular lines were taking 30 minutes 

Thanks! I didn't know that; and that makes a huge difference. I never spent the extra $ for TSA PreCheck,,,because it is rarely a big benefit at BNA because it is always so fast

[markhollin]

Some pics of new Concourse D in action in NBJ today:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2020/08/19/slideshow-tour-bnas-tenacious-292-million-termi.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline
 

[nashvylle]

Beautiful. 

[Sean blackdog]

Today this morning from Facebook BNA. 
 

NEW: Southwest Airlines is up and running in its new ticketing space this morning in our South Terminal Wing Expansion! Doesn’t it look great? Passengers even have a dedicated entrance to the South Wing for Concourses C and D, complete with a new canopy to keep you dry. #FlyNashville #BNAVision  

Corgan Inc.HENSEL PHELPS Fentress Architects

[Sean blackdog]

Today this evening from Facebook BNA. 
 

REMINDER: Effective today, please use the North and South Security Checkpoints (shown on the map). The central security checkpoint is now *closed* as we get ready for big enhancements to the main terminal. Stay tuned!

>Use the NORTH Checkpoint for Concourses A & B.
>Use the SOUTH Checkpoint for Concourses C & D.
Interactive map: map.flynashville.com #BNAVision #FlyNashville

 

The gate was down today, but the NEW South Security Checkpoint will be open early tomorrow morning in time for the first flight of the day.

(Can you tell BNA CEO Doug Kreulen is excited?)

Edited August 20, 2020 by Sean blackdog

[LA_TN]

It looks like the next phase has arrived. The airport announced the "Secure-side terminal connector will close on Sept. 1"

If you want to see the existing main lobby, one last time; then you need to visit asap

[Sean blackdog]

Today this evening from Facebook BNA. 

Update. 
 

BIG NEWS: Effective September 1, BNA will split into TWO distinct terminals. Be sure to go to the correct terminal to catch your flight: NORTH Terminal for A & B gates, and SOUTH Terminal for C & D gates. 

 Learn more: bit.ly/3gevcGT #BNAVision

 

 

Edited August 20, 2020 by Sean blackdog

[bnacincy]

Maybe it's time for BNA to get a new name as well...Nashville Cornelia Fort International Airport.

Since the old airpark is closed, I'm just sayin'.

[Urban_Legend]

The old central security area has been cleared out, ready for construction!

[Sean blackdog]

Today this evening from Facebook BNA. 
What are we looking at? (Our friends at Hawkins Partners, Messer Construction and Moody Nolan know!) Any guesses? #BNAVision

Edited August 28, 2020 by Sean blackdog

[Sean blackdog]

Today this morning from Facebook Sky5. 

[downtownresident]

3 minutes ago, Sean blackdog said:

Today this morning from Facebook Sky5. 

Loving all of the windows on Concourse D! New terminal garages and admin buildings look good too. Can’t wait for the upgraded lobby/roof, new parking garage, and hotel to take shape. 
 

Edit: The new plaza on the parking garage gives us an idea of how tall the new canopy roof will be compared to the existing building. The central terminal is going to get quite the upgrade once the work is done. 

Edited August 28, 2020 by downtownresident

[markhollin]

Update video on temporary split of North andSouth Terminals:
 

 

[nashvylle]

I see you, Lightrail.

[Nathan_in_DC]

8 hours ago, nashvylle said:

I see you, Lightrail.

I just can't stop thinking about how much of an impact a direct light rail link with downtown would have. Maybe new hotels wouldn't have a need to accommodate so much parking if people didn't have to feel like they either need to pay exorbitant taxi fares, deal with a (perceived-to-be) unreliable and infrequent bus, or rent a car!