Ride-app pickup uses the signed area outside baggage claim.
FAA rank #96 · Small hub
XNANorthwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas National
Verified 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.
Arrival planner
When should I be at XNA?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
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
Rental counters are inside the terminal; vehicles are adjacent.
XNA has one terminal with connected concourses.
Curbside waiting is prohibited; use the designated waiting area or short-term lot.
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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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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
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