Important Travel Update from BNA
Oct. 8 | 6:40 a.m. — As of 6:40 a.m. Oct. 8, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) was notified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the Air Traffic Control Facility has returned to normal staffing levels, and as of this morning, there are no immediate staffing concerns.
Regarding the operational impacts of yesterday, Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) saw the following:
- 678 commercial aircraft operations
- 339 departures
- 229 departures on-time
- 110 departures delayed (majority after 1:30 p.m.)
- 339 arrivals
- 186 arrivals on-time
- 153 arrivals delayed (majority after 1:30 p.m.)
- 339 departures
The FAA attributes the “staffing shortages,” as reported by the media, to “unexpected call outs.” These unexpected call outs delayed 263 flights, negatively impacting approximately 39,450 passengers.
We’ll continue to keep you informed.
Oct. 7, 2025 | 2 p.m. — The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) was notified at 1:25 p.m. by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that flights arriving and departing from Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) will be reduced beginning at 2:30 p.m. (CST) due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
This reduction will remain in effect until further notice. All airlines have been informed. Travelers should check the status of their flight with their respective airline before arriving at BNA.
As a reminder, FAA has sole responsibility for the National Airspace System. For additional questions, please contact the FAA.