The next phase of our Terminal Modernization project is moving ahead of schedule. Effective October 21, 2025, the Pedestrian Tunnel between Terminal B and the Pedestrian Plaza is closed until Spring 2026.
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) held its 2025 Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at Memphis International Airport (MEM) on Monday, October 27, 2025. This year’s exercise brings together hundreds of participants, including emergency responders, volunteers, mutual aid partners and aviation stakeholders.
The Welcome to Memphis 2025 Pick Awards Party was held on October 28, 2025 at the Memphis Zoo to celebrate the best in hospitality, and MEM’s own Chisa Campbell was named the city-wide winner in the Docent & Tour Guide category. Congratulations to Chisa for this well-deserved recognition!
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects an estimated 51,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 2025 Fall Break travel period, which will take place between October 9-13. This represents an increase of about six percent compared to Fall Break 2024. The peak days are projected to be October 9, 10 and 12 with approximately 11,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day.
In the most visible show of terminal modernization yet, demolition of the upper outer drive began in mid-September to allow for construction of a new upper commercial drive. As the old drive started to come down, the new, lower-level commercial lane opened inside the three story garage to accommodate taxis, limos, ride-app users, and shuttles. Bright orange signage along every path and corridor help to direct passengers to the new commercial vehicle pick-up and drop-off lane.
More than 900 people participated in the inaugural Memphis International Airport (MEM) MEM Runway 5K on Saturday, September 20. The event allowed runners to experience a race on one of MEM’s runways, providing rare inside views of an airport that serves nearly 5 million passengers annually and ranks among one of the busiest cargo airports in world.
Delta Air Lines has launched nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. The flight will operate daily.
Starting Tuesday, September 9, ride app operations will be moved to Memphis International Airport’s arrivals level, outside the C baggage claim area. The move is related to construction for Memphis International Airport’s Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP) and the opening of a new commercial lane on the arrivals level.
Breeze Airways has launched new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS). The flight will operate twice weekly on Friday and Monday.
Allegiant Air launched its inaugural nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TSY) on Thursday, September 4. The flight arrived from Knoxville at approximately 7:59 pm, with the initial departure from Memphis scheduled for 8:49 pm. The seasonal service is scheduled to run through December 1, 2025.
