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Frederick W. Smith International Airport

Afternoon FedEx flight on TWY N heading to RWY 18R for departure

Preliminary Report: Memphis International Airport is world’s top cargo airport

04/23/2021

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has regained its status as the world’s busiest cargo airport, according to preliminary 2020 world airport traffic rankings released by Airports Council International (ACI). The last time MEM held the top spot in the cargo rankings was 2009.

FedEx World Hub

Memphis International Airport maintains ranking as world’s 2nd busiest cargo airport; MEM is busiest cargo airport in North America

09/25/2019
FedEx World Hub

Memphis International Airport maintains ranking as world’s 2nd busiest cargo airport; MEM is busiest cargo airport in North America

03/19/2019
jan19 cargo pax growth chart

MEM posts strong growth numbers in 2018; 5.4% increase in passengers, 3.08% increase in cargo vs. 2017

01/30/2019
May 2018 enplanements chart

Memphis International Airport continues strong passenger & cargo growth trends

06/29/2018
FedEx World Hub

Memphis International Airport maintains status as world’s 2nd busiest cargo airport; MEM is busiest cargo airport in North America

04/19/2018
October 2017 enplanements and cargo chart

October statistics reveal strong passenger & cargo growth at MEM

11/17/2017
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