MEMPHIS, Tenn. (January 18, 2023) — Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced its Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour dates for 2023. The first tour of the year will take place on March 23.
Named after Jon K. Thompson, one of the Airport Authority’s longest-serving board members, these tours are designed to give attendees a better look at the airport’s operations and a better understanding about the important role MEM plays in the Mid-South economy.
The tours will take place from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
2023 Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour dates
- Thursday, March 23, 2023
- Thursday, April 27, 2023
- Thursday, May 25, 2023
- Thursday, June 22, 2023
- Thursday, July 27, 2023
- Thursday, August 24, 2023
- Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Thursday, October 26, 2023
The tour begins with a continental breakfast and presentations on the airport’s history, current activities, finances, projects, air service development efforts, and FedEx operations. The presentations are followed by a comprehensive bus tour around the airfield, including the FedEx World Hub and the Tennessee Air National Guard base. At the conclusion of the bus tour, attendees will also have the option of a walking tour of the new modernized concourse.
“The World Class Tour allows the public to learn about the past, present and future as it relates to MEM and its operations and projects,” said Scott Brockman, President and CEO of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. “This is a unique opportunity for our community to have a behind-the-scenes airport experience.”
Register online at www.flymemphis.com/jon-k-thompson-world-class-tour. For more information, email wct@flymemphis.com or call 901-922-8079.