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Upper Outer Drive Demolition - September 2025

MEM on the Move: Demolition of upper outer drive underway as lower level commercial lane opens

In the most visible show of terminal modernization yet, demolition of the upper outer drive began in mid-September to allow for construction of a new upper commercial drive. As the old drive started to come down, the new, lower-level commercial lane opened inside the three story garage to accommodate taxis, limos, ride-app users, and shuttles. Bright orange signage along every path and corridor help to direct passengers to the new commercial vehicle pick-up and drop-off lane.

MEM Runway 5K

Inaugural Memphis International Airport Runway 5K draws 900 participants

More than 900 people participated in the inaugural Memphis International Airport (MEM) MEM Runway 5K on Saturday, September 20. The event allowed runners to experience a race on one of MEM’s runways, providing rare inside views of an airport that serves nearly 5 million passengers annually and ranks among one of the busiest cargo airports in world.

Delta Air Lines launches nonstop service between Memphis International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport

Delta Air Lines has launched nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. The flight will operate daily.

Pensacola Beach, FL

Breeze Airways launches nonstop service between Memphis and Pensacola

Breeze Airways has launched new nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS). The flight will operate twice weekly on Friday and Monday.

Knoxville

Allegiant launches seasonal nonstop service between Memphis and Knoxville

Allegiant Air launched its inaugural nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TSY) on Thursday, September 4. The flight arrived from Knoxville at approximately 7:59 pm, with the initial departure from Memphis scheduled for 8:49 pm. The seasonal service is scheduled to run through December 1, 2025.

Frontier Airlines

Frontier to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Atlanta starting November 20

Frontier Airlines has announced it will begin nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on November 20. The service will run two times weekly on Thursday and Sunday.

Busy Concourse at MEM

MEM expects approximately 48,000 people to pass through checkpoint for Labor Day Weekend travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects an estimated 48,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 2025 Labor Day Weekend travel period, which will take place between August 28–September 2. The peak day is projected to be Friday, August 29, with more than 9,500 people passing through the checkpoint.

Fourth of July fireworks

MEM expects more than 59,000 people to pass through checkpoint for July 4th travel period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects more than 59,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Fourth of July weekend travel period, which will take place between July 1-7. The peak days are projected to be Thursday, July 3 and Sunday, July 6, with approximately 10,000 people expected to pass through the checkpoint each day.

Airport Authority statement on board resolution to rename MEM in honor of Fred Smith

This morning, the MSCAA board passed a resolution to rename Memphis International Airport in honor of Fred Smith. Click the article here to read the statement from President/CEO, Terry Blue, and download the full resolution text.

Knoxville

Allegiant to launch nonstop service between Memphis and Knoxville on September 4

Allegiant Air has announced that it will launch nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TSY) in Knoxville starting September 4.

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