Ready for Takeoff: Memphis Airport’s Runway 5K Returns September 19
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated 2nd Annual MEM Runway 5K on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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).
More than 90,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the two – week Spring Break travel period, which runs from March 5-16. The peak days are expected to be March 8 and March 15, with more than 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day.
The Tennessee Association of Air Carrier Airports (TAACA), representing the state’s five primary commercial service airports in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, and the Tri-Cities, released the findings of its 2025 Economic Impact Study – based on calendar year 2024 data. The study affirms the aviation industry’s significant and expanding role as a driver of economic growth across Tennessee.
Southwest Airlines has announced that it will offer nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) starting October 1, 2026. The flight is scheduled to operate six days weekly from Sunday through Friday.