Northwest Arkansas Business Pulse

XNA Expansion & Record Passenger Growth

XNA Expansion & Record Passenger Growth

XNA opened bidding for Western Concourse expansion as passenger growth sets records (2.52M in 2025, +10%). Passenger mix shifts to 50-50 business/leisure. United Airlines daily XNA-Newark flights starting September. XNA Connector road project ($127.67M, 11 bridges) advancing, completion late 2026.

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Updated Aug 4, 2026