by - March 31, 2024 10:05 am
XNA projects move forward
A $36.5 million project to renovate the terminal continues at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. The terminal modernization project is one of many underway or in the works…
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by - January 30, 2024 11:04 am
XNA’s 2023 enplanements exceed pre-pandemic high
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill saw record enplanements of 991,489 in 2023, exceeding the previous high of 922,533 in 2019. Enplanements, or passengers flying out, were up by…
by - January 14, 2024 10:16 am
XNA provides project updates
Work continues on a $34 million terminal renovation at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. Nabholz is the general contractor for the project that’s set to be completed in…
by - December 12, 2023 3:08 pm
XNA enplanements expected to exceed 980,000 this year
Enplanements at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill continue to rise and are expected to eclipse 2019 numbers as airport officials look to develop plans to attract low-cost carrier…
by - September 19, 2023 12:30 pm
XNA strives for 1 million enplanements, to detach from Highfill
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is expected to come short of 1 million enplanements this year. Meanwhile, officials look to take advantage of a new state law allowing…
by - June 20, 2023 12:56 pm
XNA enplanements exceeding benchmark year by nearly 10%
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill continues to exceed 2019 enplanement numbers. So far this year, enplanements or passengers flying out are up about 10% compared to the same…
by - May 15, 2023 10:35 am
New state law gives XNA negotiating power
A new state law might have long-term benefits for Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), particularly if it reaches an agreement on how the city of Highfill’s sales tax revenue is…
by - March 14, 2023 1:07 pm
XNA enplanements might surpass Clinton National in 8 years
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is expected to return to pre-pandemic enplanement levels in 2023, barring a recession, according to multiple projections. Also, a new federal forecast shows…
by - January 3, 2023 3:45 pm
XNA projects to receive $13.41 million in federal money
A new control tower and connector road for Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill will receive more than half of the $25.6 million in federal funding for 11 projects…
by - December 14, 2022 1:34 pm
XNA prepares for possible recession, enplanement hit
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill might recover to 2019 enplanement levels slower than some industry analysts have projected amid a looming recession. On Wednesday (Dec. 14), CEO Aaron Burkes…
by - December 4, 2022 11:07 am
XNA to start terminal work
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill will begin a $34 million terminal renovation project before saving more than $1 million over 25 years by purchasing electricity generated from a…
by - November 3, 2022 2:49 pm
American Airlines to begin nonstop flights from XNA to Phoenix this winter
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) recently announced that American Airlines will provide nonstop flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport starting in February. Two weeks ago, low-cost carrier Breeze Airways…
by - October 19, 2022 11:15 am
XNA to add 1-stop, nonstop flights in 2023
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is adding one-stop and two nonstop flights to three states, beginning in 2023, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 19) news release. Low-cost carrier…
by - September 21, 2022 1:46 pm
XNA enplanements projected to exceed 800,000 in 2022
Executives said that Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is on track to have its second-best year in enplanements amid a pilot shortage that’s stymied industry growth. In an…
by - August 26, 2022 2:41 pm
Andrew Branch named chief operating officer for XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill announced Friday (Aug. 26) that Andrew Branch has been promoted to chief operating officer. He replaces Kelly Johnson, who had been COO since…
by - July 7, 2022 11:10 am
Federal grants support 2 airport terminal projects in Arkansas
The airports in Northwest Arkansas and Texarkana will receive $13 million and $5 million, respectively, from a terminal improvement program that was established by the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,…
by - June 15, 2022 1:42 pm
XNA receives federal environmental approval for connector road
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill announced Wednesday (June 15) the preferred route for the proposed connector road will have no significant impact on the environment. The cost estimate…
by - June 7, 2022 3:07 pm
Rain delays XNA construction projects; most remain on track
The weather has delayed some projects at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill, but most are still on track. Airport officials recently provided XNA board members an update…
by - April 18, 2022 2:18 pm
XNA continues to see growth; plans $20 million Treasury investment
Passenger traffic at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill continues to rise this year and is in line with 2018 levels, officials said. In a special-called XNA board meeting…
by - February 23, 2022 2:19 pm
XNA enplanements continue to improve; hotel, lounge in works
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill continues to report an uptick in enplanements amid the COVID-19 pandemic as officials look to add amenities, including a hotel and lounge. On…