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Memphis International Airport Winter Weather Update – 2/19/2025

Memphis International Airport is open for flights to arrive and depart. Airport crews are continuing to work around the clock.

However, airline flight schedules have been affected by the winter weather in Memphis and across the U.S. Passengers should check directly with their airlines before traveling today. Airlines manage all aspects of scheduling and will have the most up-to-date information.

Memphis International Airport announces World Class Tour dates for 2025

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced its Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour dates for 2025. The first tour of the year will take place on April 3.

Breeze Airways to launch nonstop Memphis service to Raleigh-Durham and Tampa in May

Breeze Airways has announced it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and two destinations, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA), in May. TPA service will launch on May 7 and RDU service will launch May 9.

Year in Review 2024

Memphis International Airport served a record 4.9 million origin & destination passengers in 2024

Memphis International Airport (MEM) experienced a milestone year in 2024, highlighted by a record number of 4.9 million origin and destination (O&D) passengers traveling through the airport. These numbers reflected an increase of nearly 81,000 passengers compared to 2023.

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Memphis International Airport Winter Weather Update – 1/10/2025

Memphis International Airport is open for flights to arrive and depart. Airport crews are continuing to work around the clock.

However, airline flight schedules have been affected by the winter weather in Memphis and across the U.S. Passengers should check directly with their airlines before traveling today. Airlines manage all aspects of scheduling and will have the most up-to-date information.

MEM prepares for winter weather operations

With winter precipitation in the forecast this week, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is providing passengers with information about how winter weather affects air travel and how the airport works to keep flights arriving and departing safely:

MEM expects 105,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for December holiday travel period

Approximately 105,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 15-day December holiday travel period, which runs from December 19-January 2. The peak day is expected to be Friday, December 20 with an estimated 8,200 people passing through the checkpoint.

TMSP Update: Outer Commercial Lane on Baggage Level to Close December 9

Work continues on our initial phase of the impending Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP), specifically the creation of a new commercial ground transportation lane along the south end of the short-term garage outside baggage claim. Starting Monday, December 9, the lower outer commercial drive on the baggage level will be closed, and all traffic will be directed to the inner and middle lanes. The primary impact of this closure will be for coach buses and MATA operations.

Christmas decor in terminal

End of Year Holiday Travel Tips to ReMEMber

Tis the season for holiday travel and Memphis International Airport (MEM) is expecting thousands of travelers for the upcoming holiday. To ease travel during the most wonderful time of the year from curb to gate, here are a few tips to re”MEM”ber.  

MEM on the Move: New Commercial Ground Transportation Lane Construction Now Underway

MEM on the Move: New commercial ground transportation lane construction now underway

Construction has begun on the creation of the new commercial ground transportation lane outside baggage claim. Due to the active construction and barriers that are in place, passengers should only utilize crosswalks when walking to and from the terminal. This phase is expected to be completed in mid-December.

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