Nashville Airport Private Jet Charter: BNA Passenger Guide

Nashville International Airport at a glance

Nashville International Airport serves the Nashville trip-planning area. Use the identifiers below to distinguish the airport from its individual private terminals.

Airport

Nashville International Airport

FAA identifier

BNA

IATA code

BNA

ICAO code

KBNA

Field elevation

599 ft MSL / 183 m

Longest physical runway

11,030 ft / 3,362 m (13/31)

Map coordinates

36.12448, -86.67818

Runway length is a physical dimension, not the usable takeoff or landing distance for your flight. Aircraft, loading, weather, declared distances and operating rules determine suitability.

Airport data checked October 12, 2026. FAA data effective October 1, 2026. FAA / BTS airport record ↗ FAA / BTS runway record ↗ OurAirports geographic record ↗

BNA and regional airport map

The map marks Nashville International Airport and the comparison airports. Use your confirmed FBO or handler address for the passenger transfer.

Other airports to compare near Nashville

Compare these airports against the final address, ground transfer and aircraft proposal. Distances are not driving times, and the closest airfield is not necessarily suitable for the flight.

Where do private-jet passengers arrive at BNA?

Your charter confirmation should name a private terminal on Hangar Lane. Atlantic Aviation lists 635 Hangar Lane; Signature Aviation lists 767 Hangar Lane. Those are separate meeting points, even though both use airport code BNA. Give the exact address to every passenger, chauffeur and catering supplier. Atlantic Aviation ↗ Signature Aviation ↗

A fixed-base operator handles the aircraft and passenger reception on the ground. It is not necessarily the company operating your flight. Ask the charter provider which FBO is confirmed, when passengers should arrive and whom the driver should call if the arrival moves. A generic airport pin is insufficient for coordinating a group.

When some travelers arrive on an airline, arrange their transfer to the FBO explicitly. Allow for collecting bags and moving between facilities; a shared airport code does not make the airline gate and private lounge interchangeable.

BNA or John C. Tune: which fits your Nashville trip?

Compare the airport with your actual destination, not just “Nashville.” John C. Tune (JWN) is eight miles west of downtown and serves regional, corporate and private aircraft, according to the airport authority. BNA is a shared commercial and general-aviation airport. These differences make both worth considering when the aircraft and schedule permit. Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority ↗ Federal Aviation Administration ↗

These are planning comparisons, not guarantees that one airport is faster. Use the Nashville charter guide to compare the wider market.

Plan the venue pickup and equipment before departure

A Nashville itinerary needs a venue-level pickup plan. The Grand Ole Opry is on Opryland Drive, while the Country Music Hall of Fame is on 5th Avenue South; Atlantic identifies both in its local directory. Give the driver a hotel entrance, venue door or production contact, rather than treating every music destination as downtown. Atlantic Aviation ↗

For a concert or game, work backward from the point when passengers can actually leave the venue. Include the walk to the agreed car, possible road restrictions, the FBO transfer and the operator's boarding requirement. Atlantic's BNA advisory specifically flags additional ramp pressure around NFL games, so ask about the flight date's parking arrangements and any event charges before accepting the quote. Atlantic Aviation ↗

Musicians and production teams should send the number, dimensions and weights of instrument cases before aircraft selection. A cabin that seats the group may not fit guitars, keyboards or hard-sided equipment. Confirm what can travel in the cabin, what must be secured elsewhere and whether a second ground vehicle is needed. Avoid leaving an expensive instrument-fit decision until the aircraft is at the ramp.

What should a BNA charter request include?

Send the full passenger and transfer brief with the flight request. Include dates, preferred local departure times, the Nashville street address, passenger count, luggage and equipment, pet details, and any airline connection. Ask for the FBO and aircraft operator to be identified on the final itinerary, with a clear contact for schedule changes.

For an international arrival, Signature advertises onsite customs and immigration at BNA. Treat that as a service to coordinate: the operator must confirm the proposed arrival, clearance location and required passenger information for the actual flight. It is not a promise that a walk-up arrival can clear immediately. Signature Aviation ↗

If the group includes a dog, describe its size and the proposed restraint or carrier when requesting the aircraft. If someone needs boarding assistance, explain whether stairs are manageable. Request equipment and transfer help before booking, and use our first-time private-flight guide for the wider passenger checklist. For quote comparisons, separate aircraft travel from event, parking and transfer charges; the charter-cost guide explains the questions to ask.

Flying private through BNA

For Nashville International Airport, ask the operating provider to name the FBO or handler, passenger meeting point and vehicle entrance. Confirm the facility for each direction before arranging a driver.

Continue with the Nashville city guide to compare onward-transfer geography and the wider itinerary.