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Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Fayetteville, United States · North America

One checkpoint, a real Priority Pass Escape Lounge that closes at 18:30 most days, $8 official economy parking, and six airlines — traded against no public bus and a destinations widget that currently marks every city suspended.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.3
Food & retail7.2

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Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Fayetteville, United States · North America

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.3
Food & retail7.2
Ground access6.4

Arrive
11 min
before departure
Typical security
11 min
editorial average, not live
Best way to city
20–35 min Bentonville; 30–45 min Fayetteville
Uber / Lyft

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Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Fayetteville, United States · North America

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.3
Food & retail7.2

3 photos

Concourse A at Northwest Arkansas National Airport looking toward Gates A5–A7, with a Core storefront on the left and drinking fountains on both walls.

Long Concourse A hall at XNA with A8 and A9 column signs, a business-center doorway, and a few travelers on the terrazzo.

Civil Air Patrol aerial of XNA showing a single runway, the terminal and surface parking to the east, and farmland around Highfill.

XNAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official arrival window is two hours; TSA hours conflict

Security page: arrive no less than two hours before boarding; checkpoint 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m.

FAQ instead says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. for early flights. Escape opens at 3:45 a.m., so the security-page clock is the one that matches the lounge. Snapshot waits on the security page: 11 min general / 7 min PreCheck.

Layout

One checkpoint, then A and a short B

Official security page: one TSA for every airline gate. After that you can walk — there is no second reclear.

Escape and Priority Pass pin the lounge opposite TSA next to the Gates A1–A12 walkway. Shop-and-dine still labels Escape as Concourse B. Western Concourse gates are not open.

Food

Eat on A — Slim Chickens is the only printed clock

Live official shop-and-dine is all airside: Smokewood (A3), Core Brewing (A6), Onyx robot coffee (A1), Slim Chickens (atrium).

Slim Chickens is the only card with clock hours (10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or last flight). Everyone else says “dependent on last flight.” Do not invent a landside food court.

Live checks

Destinations widget is lying; EWR is not flying yet

Every city on flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended.” That is not the live airline list.

Trust the six-name airlines page and tonight’s FIDS. United Newark is announced for 24 Sep 2026 — it is not on the destinations card today. Homepage also has a partial-federal-shutdown TSA banner; airport copy still says normal operations and short waits.

Live conditions

Right now at XNA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Walmart / NWA business trips that do not want a DFW or MEM connection
Priority Pass or Amex Platinum holders on morning or Thursday/Sunday evening departures
Drivers who will use the $8 official economy lot
Anyone meeting a passenger — the guest pass is free

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XNA.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

Official traffic table: 1,263,634 enplaned + 1,260,622 deplaned = 2,524,256 total passengers in CY 2025 (record; +10.3% vs 2,287,555). Jan–Jul 2026 YTD 1,512,433 total passengers. July 2026: 129,397 enplaned / 257,615 total.
One civil passenger terminal. Official security page: one TSA checkpoint for all airline gates, hours 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m. (closing follows the board). FAQ that says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. conflicts — use the security page plus tonight’s first departure.

Full guide

Explore the XNA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Alternatives

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Fayetteville, United States · North America

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.5
Comfort & amenities7.3
Food & retail7.2
Ground access6.4

Arrive
11 min
before departure
Typical security
11 min
editorial average, not live
Best way to city
20–35 min Bentonville; 30–45 min Fayetteville
Uber / Lyft

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

XNAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official arrival window is two hours; TSA hours conflict

Security page: arrive no less than two hours before boarding; checkpoint 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m.

Layout

One checkpoint, then A and a short B

Official security page: one TSA for every airline gate. After that you can walk — there is no second reclear.

Escape and Priority Pass pin the lounge opposite TSA next to the Gates A1–A12 walkway. Shop-and-dine still labels Escape as Concourse B. Western Concourse gates are not open.

Food

Eat on A — Slim Chickens is the only printed clock

Live official shop-and-dine is all airside: Smokewood (A3), Core Brewing (A6), Onyx robot coffee (A1), Slim Chickens (atrium).

Slim Chickens is the only card with clock hours (10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or last flight). Everyone else says “dependent on last flight.” Do not invent a landside food court.

Live checks

Destinations widget is lying; EWR is not flying yet

Every city on flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended.” That is not the live airline list.

Live conditions

Right now at XNA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Walmart / NWA business trips that do not want a DFW or MEM connection
Priority Pass or Amex Platinum holders on morning or Thursday/Sunday evening departures
Drivers who will use the $8 official economy lot
Anyone meeting a passenger — the guest pass is free

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XNA.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

Official traffic table: 1,263,634 enplaned + 1,260,622 deplaned = 2,524,256 total passengers in CY 2025 (record; +10.3% vs 2,287,555). Jan–Jul 2026 YTD 1,512,433 total passengers. July 2026: 129,397 enplaned / 257,615 total.
One civil passenger terminal. Official security page: one TSA checkpoint for all airline gates, hours 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m. (closing follows the board). FAQ that says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. conflicts — use the security page plus tonight’s first departure.

Full guide

Explore the XNA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

XNAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official arrival window is two hours; TSA hours conflict

Security page: arrive no less than two hours before boarding; checkpoint 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m.

Layout

One checkpoint, then A and a short B

Official security page: one TSA for every airline gate. After that you can walk — there is no second reclear.

Escape and Priority Pass pin the lounge opposite TSA next to the Gates A1–A12 walkway. Shop-and-dine still labels Escape as Concourse B. Western Concourse gates are not open.

Food

Eat on A — Slim Chickens is the only printed clock

Live official shop-and-dine is all airside: Smokewood (A3), Core Brewing (A6), Onyx robot coffee (A1), Slim Chickens (atrium).

Slim Chickens is the only card with clock hours (10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or last flight). Everyone else says “dependent on last flight.” Do not invent a landside food court.

Live checks

Destinations widget is lying; EWR is not flying yet

Every city on flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended.” That is not the live airline list.

Live conditions

Right now at XNA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Walmart / NWA business trips that do not want a DFW or MEM connection
Priority Pass or Amex Platinum holders on morning or Thursday/Sunday evening departures
Drivers who will use the $8 official economy lot
Anyone meeting a passenger — the guest pass is free

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XNA.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

Official traffic table: 1,263,634 enplaned + 1,260,622 deplaned = 2,524,256 total passengers in CY 2025 (record; +10.3% vs 2,287,555). Jan–Jul 2026 YTD 1,512,433 total passengers. July 2026: 129,397 enplaned / 257,615 total.
One civil passenger terminal. Official security page: one TSA checkpoint for all airline gates, hours 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m. (closing follows the board). FAQ that says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. conflicts — use the security page plus tonight’s first departure.

Full guide

Explore the XNA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

XNAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official arrival window is two hours; TSA hours conflict

Security page: arrive no less than two hours before boarding; checkpoint 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m.

Layout

One checkpoint, then A and a short B

Official security page: one TSA for every airline gate. After that you can walk — there is no second reclear.

Escape and Priority Pass pin the lounge opposite TSA next to the Gates A1–A12 walkway. Shop-and-dine still labels Escape as Concourse B. Western Concourse gates are not open.

Food

Eat on A — Slim Chickens is the only printed clock

Live official shop-and-dine is all airside: Smokewood (A3), Core Brewing (A6), Onyx robot coffee (A1), Slim Chickens (atrium).

Slim Chickens is the only card with clock hours (10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or last flight). Everyone else says “dependent on last flight.” Do not invent a landside food court.

Live checks

Destinations widget is lying; EWR is not flying yet

Every city on flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended.” That is not the live airline list.

Live conditions

Right now at XNA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 23:19 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 00:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Walmart / NWA business trips that do not want a DFW or MEM connection
Priority Pass or Amex Platinum holders on morning or Thursday/Sunday evening departures
Drivers who will use the $8 official economy lot
Anyone meeting a passenger — the guest pass is free

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XNA.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

Official traffic table: 1,263,634 enplaned + 1,260,622 deplaned = 2,524,256 total passengers in CY 2025 (record; +10.3% vs 2,287,555). Jan–Jul 2026 YTD 1,512,433 total passengers. July 2026: 129,397 enplaned / 257,615 total.
One civil passenger terminal. Official security page: one TSA checkpoint for all airline gates, hours 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m. (closing follows the board). FAQ that says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. conflicts — use the security page plus tonight’s first departure.

Full guide

Explore the XNA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

XNAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official arrival window is two hours; TSA hours conflict

Security page: arrive no less than two hours before boarding; checkpoint 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m.

Layout

One checkpoint, then A and a short B

Official security page: one TSA for every airline gate. After that you can walk — there is no second reclear.

Escape and Priority Pass pin the lounge opposite TSA next to the Gates A1–A12 walkway. Shop-and-dine still labels Escape as Concourse B. Western Concourse gates are not open.

Food

Eat on A — Slim Chickens is the only printed clock

Live official shop-and-dine is all airside: Smokewood (A3), Core Brewing (A6), Onyx robot coffee (A1), Slim Chickens (atrium).

Slim Chickens is the only card with clock hours (10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or last flight). Everyone else says “dependent on last flight.” Do not invent a landside food court.

Live checks

Destinations widget is lying; EWR is not flying yet

Every city on flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended.” That is not the live airline list.

Live conditions

Right now at XNA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 23:19 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 00:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Walmart / NWA business trips that do not want a DFW or MEM connection
Priority Pass or Amex Platinum holders on morning or Thursday/Sunday evening departures
Drivers who will use the $8 official economy lot
Anyone meeting a passenger — the guest pass is free

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XNA.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

Official traffic table: 1,263,634 enplaned + 1,260,622 deplaned = 2,524,256 total passengers in CY 2025 (record; +10.3% vs 2,287,555). Jan–Jul 2026 YTD 1,512,433 total passengers. July 2026: 129,397 enplaned / 257,615 total.
One civil passenger terminal. Official security page: one TSA checkpoint for all airline gates, hours 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m. (closing follows the board). FAQ that says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. conflicts — use the security page plus tonight’s first departure.

Full guide

Explore the XNA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Most days the Escape Lounge closes at 18:30 (Thu/Sun 21:45)
flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended” on every city — use the six-name airlines page and the FIDS
FAQ TSA open 4:15 a.m. conflicts with the security page 3:45 a.m. / Escape 3:45 a.m.
No Ozark Regional Transit bus to the curb; United EWR is 24 Sep 2026, not today

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

2.52 million (CY 2025)

Terminals

1 terminal, 1 TSA, A + short B

On-time departures

76%

Typical security

11 min

Official airlines page (12 Sep 2026), six names: Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, United. Official copy still says ~50 flights a day to 27 destinations. Destinations page lists 26 named cities; every city card currently prints “Currently Suspended” — that is a widget glitch, not a route cancellation list. United EWR starts 24 Sep 2026 and is not on today’s destinations card.

One passenger lounge: Escape Lounge, airside opposite TSA next to the A1–A12 walkway (shop-and-dine card also says Concourse B). Live Priority Pass XNA2. Operator hours Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 03:45–18:30; Thu/Sun 03:45–21:45. Pre-book $45 / walk-up $60. Amex Platinum + Delta Reserve (same-day Delta-marketed).

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority civil field (AirNav owner line). Official branding is Northwest Arkansas National Airport. Address One Airport Blvd., Suite 100, Bentonville, AR 72713. Phone 479-205-1000. AirNav manager Andrew Branch. Not an airbase — do not create a second airport for KXNA.

CLEAR Plus is real (clearme.com XNA row; launched 13 May 2026). Official pages do not publish a Wi-Fi SSID. Official parking (flyxnaparking.com): Economy $8 / Long-term $12 / Deck $22 / Short-term $20 / Premium Plus $35. No Ozark Regional Transit bus to the curb.

1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.

Most days the Escape Lounge closes at 18:30 (Thu/Sun 21:45)
flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended” on every city — use the six-name airlines page and the FIDS
FAQ TSA open 4:15 a.m. conflicts with the security page 3:45 a.m. / Escape 3:45 a.m.
No Ozark Regional Transit bus to the curb; United EWR is 24 Sep 2026, not today

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

2.52 million (CY 2025)

Terminals

1 terminal, 1 TSA, A + short B

On-time departures

76%

Typical security

11 min

1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.

XNAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official arrival window is two hours; TSA hours conflict

Security page: arrive no less than two hours before boarding; checkpoint 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m.

Layout

One checkpoint, then A and a short B

Official security page: one TSA for every airline gate. After that you can walk — there is no second reclear.

Escape and Priority Pass pin the lounge opposite TSA next to the Gates A1–A12 walkway. Shop-and-dine still labels Escape as Concourse B. Western Concourse gates are not open.

Food

Eat on A — Slim Chickens is the only printed clock

Live official shop-and-dine is all airside: Smokewood (A3), Core Brewing (A6), Onyx robot coffee (A1), Slim Chickens (atrium).

Slim Chickens is the only card with clock hours (10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or last flight). Everyone else says “dependent on last flight.” Do not invent a landside food court.

Live checks

Destinations widget is lying; EWR is not flying yet

Every city on flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended.” That is not the live airline list.

Live conditions

Right now at XNA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Walmart / NWA business trips that do not want a DFW or MEM connection
Priority Pass or Amex Platinum holders on morning or Thursday/Sunday evening departures
Drivers who will use the $8 official economy lot
Anyone meeting a passenger — the guest pass is free

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XNA.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

Official traffic table: 1,263,634 enplaned + 1,260,622 deplaned = 2,524,256 total passengers in CY 2025 (record; +10.3% vs 2,287,555). Jan–Jul 2026 YTD 1,512,433 total passengers. July 2026: 129,397 enplaned / 257,615 total.
One civil passenger terminal. Official security page: one TSA checkpoint for all airline gates, hours 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m. (closing follows the board). FAQ that says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. conflicts — use the security page plus tonight’s first departure.

Full guide

Explore the XNA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

XNAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official arrival window is two hours; TSA hours conflict

Security page: arrive no less than two hours before boarding; checkpoint 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m.

Layout

One checkpoint, then A and a short B

Official security page: one TSA for every airline gate. After that you can walk — there is no second reclear.

Escape and Priority Pass pin the lounge opposite TSA next to the Gates A1–A12 walkway. Shop-and-dine still labels Escape as Concourse B. Western Concourse gates are not open.

Food

Eat on A — Slim Chickens is the only printed clock

Live official shop-and-dine is all airside: Smokewood (A3), Core Brewing (A6), Onyx robot coffee (A1), Slim Chickens (atrium).

Slim Chickens is the only card with clock hours (10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or last flight). Everyone else says “dependent on last flight.” Do not invent a landside food court.

Live checks

Destinations widget is lying; EWR is not flying yet

Every city on flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended.” That is not the live airline list.

Live conditions

Right now at XNA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 23:19 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 00:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Walmart / NWA business trips that do not want a DFW or MEM connection
Priority Pass or Amex Platinum holders on morning or Thursday/Sunday evening departures
Drivers who will use the $8 official economy lot
Anyone meeting a passenger — the guest pass is free

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XNA.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

Official traffic table: 1,263,634 enplaned + 1,260,622 deplaned = 2,524,256 total passengers in CY 2025 (record; +10.3% vs 2,287,555). Jan–Jul 2026 YTD 1,512,433 total passengers. July 2026: 129,397 enplaned / 257,615 total.
One civil passenger terminal. Official security page: one TSA checkpoint for all airline gates, hours 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m. (closing follows the board). FAQ that says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. conflicts — use the security page plus tonight’s first departure.

Full guide

Explore the XNA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

XNAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Official arrival window is two hours; TSA hours conflict

Security page: arrive no less than two hours before boarding; checkpoint 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m.

Layout

One checkpoint, then A and a short B

Official security page: one TSA for every airline gate. After that you can walk — there is no second reclear.

Escape and Priority Pass pin the lounge opposite TSA next to the Gates A1–A12 walkway. Shop-and-dine still labels Escape as Concourse B. Western Concourse gates are not open.

Food

Eat on A — Slim Chickens is the only printed clock

Live official shop-and-dine is all airside: Smokewood (A3), Core Brewing (A6), Onyx robot coffee (A1), Slim Chickens (atrium).

Slim Chickens is the only card with clock hours (10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or last flight). Everyone else says “dependent on last flight.” Do not invent a landside food court.

Live checks

Destinations widget is lying; EWR is not flying yet

Every city on flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended.” That is not the live airline list.

Live conditions

Right now at XNA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 23:19 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 00:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Walmart / NWA business trips that do not want a DFW or MEM connection
Priority Pass or Amex Platinum holders on morning or Thursday/Sunday evening departures
Drivers who will use the $8 official economy lot
Anyone meeting a passenger — the guest pass is free

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for XNA.

Updated Sep 12, 2026

Official traffic table: 1,263,634 enplaned + 1,260,622 deplaned = 2,524,256 total passengers in CY 2025 (record; +10.3% vs 2,287,555). Jan–Jul 2026 YTD 1,512,433 total passengers. July 2026: 129,397 enplaned / 257,615 total.
One civil passenger terminal. Official security page: one TSA checkpoint for all airline gates, hours 3:45 a.m.–approx. 8:30 p.m. (closing follows the board). FAQ that says the checkpoint opens at 4:15 a.m. conflicts — use the security page plus tonight’s first departure.

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Most days the Escape Lounge closes at 18:30 (Thu/Sun 21:45)
flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended” on every city — use the six-name airlines page and the FIDS
FAQ TSA open 4:15 a.m. conflicts with the security page 3:45 a.m. / Escape 3:45 a.m.
No Ozark Regional Transit bus to the curb; United EWR is 24 Sep 2026, not today

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

2.52 million (CY 2025)

Terminals

1 terminal, 1 TSA, A + short B

On-time departures

76%

Typical security

11 min

Most days the Escape Lounge closes at 18:30 (Thu/Sun 21:45)
flyxna.com/destinations currently prints “Currently Suspended” on every city — use the six-name airlines page and the FIDS
FAQ TSA open 4:15 a.m. conflicts with the security page 3:45 a.m. / Escape 3:45 a.m.
No Ozark Regional Transit bus to the curb; United EWR is 24 Sep 2026, not today

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

2.52 million (CY 2025)

Terminals

1 terminal, 1 TSA, A + short B

On-time departures

76%

Typical security

11 min

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 23:19 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 00:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 23:19 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 00:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 23:19 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 00:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 23:19 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 13, 00:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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