Berry Field Air National Guard Base

Nashville International Airport (BNA), originally known as Berry Field, is a public/military airport situated in southeastern Nashville, Tennessee. It was established on June 12, 1937, and initially featured three asphalt runways, a three-story passenger terminal, a control tower, two hangars, and a beacon. During World War II, the airfield was requisitioned by the United States Army Air Forces Air Transport Command, serving as the headquarters for the 4th Ferrying Command, and was expanded to 1,500 acres. After the war, control returned to the city, with facilities retained for the Tennessee National Guard.

The airport saw significant modernization in 1961 with a new 145,000 square feet terminal and runway expansions. A new terminal was completed in 1987, and the airport adopted its current name in 1988, though its IATA code BNA is derived from its original name, Berry Field Nashville. The airport covers 4,555 acres and operates four concrete runways. Joint Base Berry Field, co-located at the airport, hosts the 118th Wing and the 1/230th Air Cavalry Squadron Tennessee Army National Guard. The 118th Wing transitioned from C-130 operations to supporting unmanned aircraft operations. The 1/230th Air Cavalry Squadron, operating UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, relocated to the base in 2015.

In recent years, the airport has undergone extensive expansion programs, BNA Vision and New Horizon, to accommodate increasing passenger and flight volumes. These projects include concourse expansions, a new international arrivals facility, new parking garages, and a hotel. The airport is currently the busiest in Tennessee, handling over 24 million passengers in 2024. Major operators include Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, offering service to numerous domestic and international destinations.