The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects an estimated 45,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) during the 2026 Labor Day Weekend travel period, which will take place between September 3 – 8. The peak day is projected to be Friday, September 4, with more than 9,400 people passing through the checkpoint.
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) today announced the official reopening of its Pedestrian B Tunnel at Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), successfully completing a critical phase of the airport’s ongoing Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP). Starting Wednesday, September 2, travelers can once again use the tunnel for direct access.
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.
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated 2nd Annual MEM Runway 5K on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 52,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Memorial Day weekend travel period, which will take place between May 21 and May 26. The peak days are projected to be Thursday and Friday, with approximately 9,600 people passing through the checkpoint each day.
Memphis International Airport has launched a real-time online parking status feature at www.flymemphis.com. The feature provides live capacity updates from each of MEM’s parking lots, giving passengers detailed parking availability before they arrive at the airport.
On Saturday, May 16, nearly 100 participants gathered at Memphis International Airport (MEM) for its 2nd Annual “Flying Together” event. The program was designed to alleviate stress and anxiety that individuals and families with special needs often experience when navigating air travel.
Breeze Airways has launched its new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The flight will operate twice weekly on Friday and Monday and tickets are on sale at www.flybreeze.com.
Frontier Airlines has announced it will begin nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning July 5. The service will initially run three times weekly through September 13 (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) and then twice weekly thereafter.
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) announced the launch of GoodMaps, an advanced indoor navigation and accessibility platform that transforms how travelers discover and navigate the Memphis International Airport (MEM).
