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Advancement of drone safety continues in FAA UAS BEYOND Program

August 23, 2024

The UAS/drone teams at MSCAA and FedEx continue to support the FAA UAS BEYOND program, whose goal is to safely advance the introduction of UAS (drones) into the national airspace.

The History of MEM’s Sub-Basement Transit Tunnels

August 23, 2024

Did you know that there is a system of abandoned transit tunnels underneath MEM? When Memphis International Airport added Terminals A and C in the early 1970’s, these sub-basement transit tunnels were imagined as the future home of a tram system connecting passengers between future remote terminals, or as a connection to a future subway system.

Spirit Airlines launches seasonal nonstop service between Memphis and Dallas-Fort Worth

July 12, 2024

Spirit Airlines has launched seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The flight is scheduled to operate through November 5 three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

MEM expects more than 101,000 people to pass through checkpoint for July 4th holiday travel period

June 29, 2024

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 101,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 4th of July travel period, which will take place between June 27 and July 8.

Airport Authority selects Wes Blair as new chief of police

June 25, 2024

Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) today announced James “Wes” Blair as its next Memphis Airport police chief. MSCAA’s current and longtime police chief, Jerry Brandon, is retiring in the Fall of 2024.

MSCAA statement on the passing of former board chairman James McGehee

June 4, 2024

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) is saddened to receive news of the passing of James McGehee. McGehee served as chairman of the MSCAA Board of Commissioners from 1981-1996.

MSCAA family mourns the loss of former President and CEO Larry Cox

June 3, 2024

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) family is deeply saddened by the passing of former President and CEO Larry Cox, and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

MEM expects more than 55,000 people to pass through checkpoint Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2024

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 55,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Memorial Day weekend travel period, which will take place between May 23 and May 28. The peak days are projected to be Thursday and Friday, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day. The projected throughput this weekend represents an increase of 5.8 percent compared to the same travel period in 2023, which was the busiest Memorial Day Weekend since 2008.

Airport Authority board passes FY 2025 budget

May 16, 2024

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a balanced MSCAA budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025).

Memphis International Airport announces winners of 17th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition

May 10, 2024

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced the winners of its 17th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition.

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