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Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, United States

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Northwest Arkansas National Airport

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KXNA
ICAO
1287 ft
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Gateway to the Ozarks and Northwest Arkansas region.

Opened
1998
Location
Highfill, Arkansas, United States
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is a commercial service airport serving the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas region, encompassing Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville. It sits at an elevation of approximately 1,287 feet above sea level in Highfill, Arkansas, and is one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States by passenger volume. The airport serves as a critical transportation hub for major corporations headquartered in the region, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Its passenger traffic has grown substantially in recent decades, reflecting the region's economic expansion. XNA offers nonstop flights to numerous major U.S. hubs and destinations, making it a convenient option for both business and leisure travelers in the Ozarks region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with multiple gates handling all commercial passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, and other Northwest Arkansas communities.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving XNA include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Allegiant Air.
Notable facts
  • Located in Highfill, Arkansas, roughly equidistant between Fayetteville and Bentonville.
  • Opened in 1998, replacing the older Drake Field as the region's primary commercial airport.
  • The airport is heavily used by corporate travelers visiting Walmart's global headquarters in Bentonville.
  • XNA has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing U.S. airports in percentage passenger growth.
  • The airport's IATA code XNA does not directly correspond to any single city name, reflecting its multi-city service area.
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Route map (14 destinations)

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Routes

XNA → ATL9E · CRJ
XNA → CLTAA · CR7 CRJ
XNA → DFWAA · M80
XNA → LAXAA · CR7
XNA → LGAAA · CR7
XNA → ORDAA · CR7 ER4 ERD
XNA → ATLAF · CRJ CR9 CR7
XNA → ATLAM · CRJ
XNA → ATLDL · 717
XNA → CVGDL · CRJ
XNA → DTWDL · CR7
XNA → MSPDL · CRJ
XNA → LASG4 · M80
XNA → SFBG4 · 320
XNA → ATLKL · CRJ CR7 CR9
XNA → DENUA · ERJ
XNA → EWRUA · ERJ
XNA → IAHUA · ERJ CRJ
XNA → ORDUA · ERJ CRJ
XNA → CLTUS · CR7 CRJ
XNA → DFWUS · ER4 M80
XNA → LAXUS · CR7
XNA → LGAUS · CR7
XNA → ORDUS · CR7 ER4
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Northwest Arkansas National Airport
Encyclopaedia

Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Northwest Arkansas is a public-use airport located in Benton County, Arkansas, serving the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas region, 15 nautical miles northwest of Fayetteville and 10 nautical miles northwest of Springdale. Since its opening in 1998, XNA has become a vital transportation hub, reflecting the area's economic expansion and increasing travel demands. In early summer of 2025, XNA surpassed Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock as the busiest airport by passenger volume in Arkansas.

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