Long Term Parking

$12/day gets you into XNA’s on-airport Long Term Parking

At $12.00 per day, Long Term Parking is the budget play on airport property at Northwest Arkansas National Airport, cheaper than the deck or short-term while still close enough to walk to the Main terminal. It’s a surface lot, so no ramps or tight turns, and spots are usually open even around busy Monday morning departures.

The walk runs about 5 minutes to the Main terminal doors in decent weather, which matches reviews calling it a “5–7 minute” stroll with no shuttle needed. If you’re rolling big checked bags or corralling kids, factor in a couple of extra minutes, but most regulars still choose to walk instead of waiting on any cart or shuttle.

For mobility needs, wheelchair assistance at the curb is handled by Jackson SkyCap Service, and XNA tells passengers to call ahead if they plan to park long-term. Reviewers mention you can get help from the long-term lot via shuttle or chair, so if you have trouble with distance or uneven pavement, set this up before your flight day and confirm your arrival time.

Complaints focus on two things: patchy lighting in some corners of the long-term lot at night and occasional Metropolis payment glitches. A few late-arriving passengers say the darker sections feel sketchy when walking alone after a 10 p.m. arrival, and others report overcharges that required contacting the parking office for corrections.

Regulars say they switch to Long Term Parking for any trip beyond a single night because the $12/day rate beats closer options over 3–4 days. Many frequent users also snap a photo of their nearest row or pole marker, since the surface layout can feel generic after a week away. One last tip: park closer to the pedestrian walkway and main light poles if you’re returning on a late flight.