MEMPHIS, TENN. (February 10, 2021) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) crews are preparing for the potential of winter weather overnight. In order to keep runways safe for arrivals and departures, MEM has 44 vehicles dedicated to snow/ice removal, including snow brooms, plow trucks, snow blowers, de-icing trucks, salt spreaders and tractors. About 75 Airfield Maintenance…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (December 21, 2020) – While December holiday travel at Memphis International Airport (MEM) is not expected to exceed last month’s Thanksgiving traffic levels, the peak days during the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Christmas travel period (December 23 – January 4) are projected to fall on December 23, December 27 and January 3. Passenger…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 8, 2020) – While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to significantly affect passenger traffic, the fall break travel period is expected to bring increased traffic to Memphis International Airport (MEM) starting October 9. Passenger volume is still expected to be down by more than 50% compared to fall break 2019…
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