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Frederick W. Smith International Airport

MEM Modernized Concourse

MEM provides travel tips for upcoming Fall Break periods

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is sharing travel tips ahead of upcoming Fall Break periods for area schools. With differing Memphis Metro area school schedules, MEM expects two travel periods to take place between October 1-5 and October 8-12. As many as 49,000 people could pass through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint for each of these time frames. The peak days are expected to be Friday, Oct. 2 and Friday, October 9 with approximately 10,600 people passing through the checkpoint each day.

2026 MEM Runway 5K

Airport Runway 5K draws 1,200 participants, raises $130,000 for community initiatives

More than 1,200 runners and walkers traded boarding passes for running bibs and took to the runway on September 19, 2026, for the 2nd Annual MEM Runway 5K at the newly renamed Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), raising $130,000 to benefit the Airport’s Community Foundation.

MEM receives TVA and MLGW award for energy savings from LED lighting

Airport Receives $117,247 TVA Incentive for Major Energy-Efficient Lighting Upgrades

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has been awarded a $117,247.63 energy efficiency incentive through the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) EnergyRight® for Business & Industry Program, in partnership with Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW). The funding recognizes a large-scale LED lighting upgrade that is delivering substantial energy savings and long-term operational benefits across Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM).

August 11, 2026 Airport Renaming Ceremony

Airport Authority Celebrates Historic Renaming to Honor Visionary and FedEx Founder Frederick W. Smith

Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) hosted an official renaming and dedication ceremony on August 11 to commemorate the renaming of Memphis International Airport to Frederick W. Smith International Airport.

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