BNA (Nashville) window seat guide

Best window seat at Nashville International

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Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Downtown Nashville skyline (AT&T Building, Nissan Stadium), Cumberland River

LandingRIGHT

Downtown Nashville skyline, Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium

🛫 Taking Off from Nashville (BNA)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting south on runway 20C, the right side of the aircraft faces northwest back toward downtown Nashville as you climb out, giving a nice view of the skyline and the Cumberland River bends. The left side mostly shows suburban sprawl and farmland with less to distinguish it.
Look forDowntown Nashville skyline (AT&T Building, Nissan Stadium), Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake (briefly, further east), Vanderbilt/Belmont area rooftops
Left window seat view during takeoff from Nashville (BNA) — Downtown Nashville skyline (AT&T Building, Nissan Stadium), Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake (briefly, further east), Vanderbilt/Belmont area rooftopsLeft Side
Right window seat view during takeoff from Nashville (BNA) — Downtown Nashville skyline (AT&T Building, Nissan Stadium), Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake (briefly, further east), Vanderbilt/Belmont area rooftopsRight Side

🛬 Landing at Nashville (BNA)

Best sideRight
WhyOn approach to runway 20R, aircraft fly south-southwest with downtown Nashville sitting just west-northwest of the flight path, putting the skyline on the right side of the cabin. Passengers get a nice angled view of the city's high-rises and the Cumberland River bend as the plane lines up for landing.
Look forDowntown Nashville skyline (including the AT&T 'Batman' Building), Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium, Bridgestone Arena area
Left window seat view during landing at Nashville (BNA) — Downtown Nashville skyline (including the AT&T 'Batman' Building), Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium, Bridgestone Arena areaLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Nashville (BNA) — Downtown Nashville skyline (including the AT&T 'Batman' Building), Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium, Bridgestone Arena areaRight Side
NashvillePhoto: MINEIA MARTINS

BNA has a single main terminal with concourses arranged in a hub-and-spoke layout, and has undergone significant expansion in recent years to handle rapid passenger growth. It operates four runways, including three parallel north-south runways and one angled runway.

⛰️ Elevation600 ft
🛫 Runways4 (13/31, 02C/20C, 02R/20L, 02L/20R)
✈️ HubSouthwest Airlines

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Nashville International (BNA)?

At Nashville International in Nashville: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Downtown Nashville skyline (AT&T Building, Nissan Stadium), Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake (briefly, further east), Vanderbilt/Belmont area rooftops.

What can I see during takeoff from Nashville International in Nashville?

When taking off from Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 20C, the right side of the aircraft faces northwest back toward downtown Nashville as you climb out, giving a nice view of the skyline and the Cumberland River bends. The left side mostly shows suburban sprawl and farmland with less to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline (AT&T Building, Nissan Stadium), Cumberland River, Percy Priest Lake (briefly, further east), Vanderbilt/Belmont area rooftops.

What can I see when landing at Nashville International in Nashville?

When landing at Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to runway 20R, aircraft fly south-southwest with downtown Nashville sitting just west-northwest of the flight path, putting the skyline on the right side of the cabin. Passengers get a nice angled view of the city's high-rises and the Cumberland River bend as the plane lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline (including the AT&T 'Batman' Building), Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium, Bridgestone Arena area.

What factors affect the best window seat at Nashville International?

The best window seat at Nashville International (BNA) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Nashville (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.