NASHVILLE — May 17, 2018 — JE Dunn Construction has completed the first project of BNA Vision, a $1 billion expansion for Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Enhancements and expansion of the airport’s interim International Arrivals Building (IAB) took center stage recently at a ribbon cutting marking completion of the $8.2 million first project.
The upgraded interim IAB will accommodate immediate needs for additional international capacity while a permanent building — a larger, state-of-the-art International Arrival Facility — is being designed and built, by 2023.
The interim IAB will serve as a welcome center and process international passengers arriving in Nashville, including passengers to be served by British Airways’ recently announced nonstop, five-days-a-week service from Nashville to London’s Heathrow Airport, that began on May 4, 2018.
Upgrades to the interim IAB include:
• A second passenger boarding bridge
• Improvements to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing area, including self-check kiosks and screen equipment
• A new, direct connection between the interim IAB and the baggage claim, eliminating the need to re-check baggage or be re-screened by the Transportation Security Administration, unless transferring to a domestic flight
The enhanced interim IAB increased the airport’s processing capacity for international arrivals from 200 passengers per hour to 400 passengers per hour.
The airport’s BNA Vision is a planned five-year, $1 billion expansion and facelift, including a revamped terminal and plaza, upgraded parking, a hotel and new retail.
JE Dunn is also the general contractor for a six-story parking garage with 2,000 spaces, part of BNA Vision.
About JE Dunn
JE Dunn Construction, founded in 1924, is the 10th largest domestic general building contractors in the United States, providing construction management services through 20 offices nationwide, and self-perform services at select locations. JE Dunn’s Nashville office, established in 1994 and recognized for leadership in both sustainable and lean construction practices and for community philanthropy, services an array of market sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, correctional, multi-family, aviation and commercial office buildings. The Nashville office in 2017 was ranked the number 1 general commercial contractor. Its portfolio includes repeat work for clients including HCA, Community Health Systems, Marketstreet Enterprises, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, C.B. Ragland Company and Hall Emery. The JE Dunn organization is employee and family owned, and today is represented by three generations of the Dunn family in its day-to day operations. www.jedunn.com
About Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) was established in 1970, and owns and operates Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport (JWN). With more than 14.1 million passengers visiting each year, Nashville International Airport is the fourth fastest growing airport among the top 50 airports in North America. BNA serves 450 daily flights to more than 65 nonstop markets. It is now the 33rd busiest airport in the U.S. MNAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit flynashville.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/NashvilleInternationalAirport and follow us on Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVisionNashville.com.