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Chief Wes Blair, MAPD

Airport Authority selects Wes Blair as new chief of police

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.

James "Jim" McGehee

MSCAA statement on the passing of former board chairman James McGehee

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.

Larry Cox

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

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

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

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

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

Spirit Airlines to launch seasonal nonstop service between Memphis and Dallas-Fort Worth starting July 11

Spirit Airlines has announced that it will offer seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting
July 11. The flight is scheduled to operate through November 5 three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

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Vacation Express resumes nonstop Memphis-Cancun flights

Vacation Express has announced that it will resume its summer nonstop weekly service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) starting on May 19. The Memphis-Cancun service will be operated by VivaAerobus and will feature 180-seat Airbus 320 aircraft.

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MEM Launches Recite Me Assistive Website Toolbar

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has launched Recite Me, an assistive toolbar, on MEM’s website at flymemphis.com. The assistive tools include a screen reader, multiple reading aids, translation to over 100 languages, customizable styling options, and more. 

Memphis International Airport receives $5 million for infrastructure needs

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has received $5 million in federal funding toward the design and construction of a Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Facility. This funding was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 signed into law on March 9, 2024.

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