Memphis International Airport is open for flights to arrive and depart. Airport crews are continuing to work around the clock.
However, airline flight schedules have been affected by the winter weather in Memphis and across the U.S. Passengers should check directly with their airlines before traveling today. Airlines manage all aspects of scheduling and will have the most up-to-date information.
With winter precipitation in the forecast this week, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is providing passengers with information about how winter weather affects air travel and how the airport works to keep flights arriving and departing safely:
Approximately 105,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 15-day December holiday travel period, which runs from December 19-January 2. The peak day is expected to be Friday, December 20 with an estimated 8,200 people passing through the checkpoint.
Tis the season for holiday travel and Memphis International Airport (MEM) is expecting thousands of travelers for the upcoming holiday. To ease travel during the most wonderful time of the year from curb to gate, here are a few tips to re”MEM”ber.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects approximately 90,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Thanksgiving travel period, which will take place from November 22–December 2. The peak day is expected to be Friday, November 22 with more than 10,200 people expected to pass through the checkpoint.
Spirit Airlines has announced that it will offer seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) during the Mardi Gras travel period. The flight will operate daily in 2025 from February 20-March 9.
Spirit Airlines has launched seasonal nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The flight is scheduled to operate through November 5 three times weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Approximately 45,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the Spring Break travel period, which will take place March 7-11. The peak days are expected to be March 8 and March 10 with projected throughputs of 9,500 and 10,000, respectively.
The following information is being shared to media and the public regarding winter weather operations at MEM:
Approximately 138,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the peak December holiday travel period, which runs from December 15-January 2. The peak days are expected to be Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22 with estimated throughputs of 8,500 and 8,900 respectively.
