Nashville International Airport (BNA) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 9,960

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +7.57%

In August 2025, Nashville International Airport handled 9,960 departures, a +7.57% year-over-year increase as carriers aligned capacity with resilient leisure and visiting‑friends‑and‑relatives demand. The hub’s broad Southeast and Midwest connectivity supported steady summer flows through peak periods.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 78.07%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: 1.91 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 23

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -85.63%

Punctuality at Nashville International Airport reached 78.07%, with a change of 1.91 percentage points from a year earlier amid pockets of afternoon convection and air traffic flow programs. With just 23 cancellations (-85.63% YoY), most disruptions were brief; allowing a modest weekend buffer still improves the passenger experience.

Airlines Serving Nashville International Airport

Nashville International Airport is served by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers linking major U.S. hubs and popular leisure destinations. The network emphasizes domestic coverage across the Southeast and Midwest, complemented by selective seasonal international services.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady with departure punctuality fluctuating modestly near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and Friday–Sunday peaks could still trigger localized delays. Passengers should prioritize morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and use the NextFly App for real‑time gate and weather alerts.