Building upon the success of Concourse D, this extension further enhances the passenger experience at one of North America’s fastest-growing airports.
Concourse D Extension adds five new gates, eight new concessions, a moving walkway, and three original works of art. This dynamic, amenity-rich environment for travelers also features a striking rotunda—a Record Node—with panoramic views and access to BNA’s first outdoor terrace. The terrace affords passengers views of ramp operations and vistas of downtown Nashville.
This extension builds upon the success of Concourse D, another Fentress Studios project. These two projects blend seamlessly and together improve passenger circulation and capacity.
Passenger Experience & Operations
The Concourse D Extension continues the airport’s commitment to comfort, convenience, and design excellence. In addition to new concessions and art, the project provides spacious hold rooms, passenger boarding bridges, a moving walkway, in-ground aircraft fueling, redundant utility systems, and expanded paving infrastructure—all designed to streamline operations and enrich the passenger journey.
Airfield & Site Redevelopment
To make way for the extension, key airport and tenant facilities were relocated, including the triturator, fueling and glycol storage tanks, tanker truck staging areas, and parking for air freight tenants. The existing Air Freight building was removed, and its airline tenants transitioned into a nearby facility, ensuring uninterrupted cargo operations during construction.
A New Horizon for BNA
The Concourse D Extension is the first project completed under New Horizon [https://flynashville.com/bna-new-horizon], Nashville International Airport’s $3 billion growth and renovation plan. As both a functional expansion and a vibrant new destination within the airport, it sets the tone for BNA’s future as a world-class travel hub.
Sustainable by Design
The Concourse D Extension is poised to achieve LEED Silver certification, having successfully diverted or recycled more than 75 percent of all construction waste, and on track to reduce indoor water consumption by more than 40 percent and energy costs by 13.5 percent, both over baseline.
