NewsSeptember 23, 2026
Flight Delays at BNA Spike Nearly 190% Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Photo: AI-generated imageFAA data shows a dramatic jump in delays at Nashville International Airport, part of a nationwide strain from a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Travelers flying through BNA should build in extra buffer time, particularly during peak afternoon and evening hours when the backlog tends to compound. The shortage is a national issue, but Nashville's rapid passenger growth has made the airport especially sensitive to it.