Passenger terminalSingle terminal
1 Airport Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72713FAA rank #96 · Small hub
XNANorthwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas National
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
XNA is easy and usually quick, but its checkpoint is not 24 hours. Economy is the bargain; the deck is the simple covered choice.
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2 hours before departure
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Security peakEarly mornings, Sunday evenings, university breaks, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
XNA's checkpoint generally operates about 3:45 AM–8:30 PM and includes TSA PreCheck. Hours can change with operations.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$8/dayLowest official option
Parking Deck$11/dayCovered terminal parking
Short Term$24/dayClosest for brief trips
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup uses the signed area outside baggage claim.
Rental counters are inside the terminal; vehicles are adjacent.
XNA has one terminal with connected concourses.
XNA passenger waiting areaUse designated waiting; curbside waiting is prohibitedNorthwest Arkansas National Airport Cell Phone Lot, Bentonville, AR 72713
Curbside waiting is prohibited; use the designated waiting area or short-term lot.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
XNA has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. The nearest hotel is several miles away, and park-and-fly inventory is thinner than at most major airports.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingWingate by Wyndham Bentonville Airport
- Airport ride
- Confirm current airport shuttle availability and hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires an eligible package
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bentonville
- Airport ride
- Airport transfer may be scheduled or package-specific; verify before booking
- Parking
- Book only a rate that explicitly includes trip parking
Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas
- Airport ride
- Confirm current airport transportation directly with the hotel
- Parking
- Package availability and included parking days vary
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected airport parking spaces.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside.
OvernightThe checkpoint closes after the final departure and the terminal is not intended for overnight lodging.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
XNA security and hours↗XNA parking↗XNA passenger FAQs↗