MEMPHIS, Tenn. (July 14, 2020) — Memphis International Airport (MEM) and CityCURRENT are partnering to present a virtual version of MEM’s Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour on Friday, July 17. The virtual tour will begin at 1 p.m., starting with a presentation by Scott Brockman, President and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (June 30, 2020) – In response to growing passenger demand, airlines at Memphis International Airport are beginning to resume flights that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, June 29, the Transportation Security Administration screened more than 2880 passengers and employees, the most since March 16. Monday’s numbers reflect the slow,…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 16, 2020) — Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has approved the winning proposals for five new public art opportunities as part of Memphis International Airport’s modernized Concourse B, which is scheduled to open in 2021. The MSCAA Board of Commissioners’ Ad Hoc Art Committee approved the selections today, which were recommended by…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (May 28, 2020) – Southwest Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Phoenix International Airport (PHX) on Thursday, December 17. The flight will operate once a day, seven days a week. Tickets are on sale at www.southwest.com. The airline began operations at MEM in November 2013 and most…
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$120 million budget includes CARES funding, lower rent for airlines & tenants MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 21, 2020) – The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to approve the MSCAA budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). The $120.75 million Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget sets the…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 20, 2020) – General DeWitt Spain Airport, a general aviation airport near downtown Memphis, will begin a runway resurfacing project in June. In accordance with FAA safety regulations, the project will require periodic closures of the runway while work is being performed, though the airport and contractor are working closely to minimize…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 13, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) is warning passengers about visiting unofficial airport websites that may contain inaccurate information about MEM and other airport services. The official MEM website is www.flymemphis.com. The unofficial sites are not affiliated with MEM and are generally promoted as “guides.” In addition to inaccurate information, some of…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 30, 2020) – The UrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), has announced its finalists for five new public art opportunities as part of the Concourse B reimagining. In February, UAC released three Calls to Artists for five new permanent artworks including a $350,000 suspended sculpture project…
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Funds will help offset lost revenue due to COVID-19 pandemic MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 16, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) will receive more than $24.68 million in relief funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Program (CARES) Act airport grants that were announced Tuesday…
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Like many other airports around the nation, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is experiencing a reduction in passenger traffic this week as concerns about the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) have increased. While specific numbers are not yet available, MEM expects that passenger numbers will be significantly below previous projections for Spring Break. As a result, the airport…
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