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Frederick W. Smith International Airport

August 19, 2026 - MSCAA Admin/CBIS building topping off ceremony

MEM on the Move: Airport Authority marks construction milestone on new CBIS/Administration building with topping off ceremony

The future home of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) administrative offices and Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) reached a major milestone on Wednesday, August 19, with the installation of the final steel high beam. The Airport Authority marked the occasion with a topping off ceremony immediately following the August MSCAA Board Meeting.

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.

Airport Authority Announces Newly Appointed Board of Commissioners

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) today announced the appointment of its new nine-member Board of Commissioners. Effective July 1, Public Chapter No. 978 reconstituted MSCAA’s Board of Commissioners into a nine-member governing body. The commissioners are Belinda Anderson, Pamela Clary, Captain Albert Glenn, Michael Keeney, David McKinney, Demar Roberts, Jack Sammons, Mayor Rhea “Skip” Taylor, and Craig Weiss. 

Busy Concourse at MEM

Airport Authority board approves Fiscal Year 2027 budget

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a balanced MSCAA budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027).

Arts in the Airport 2026

Memphis International Airport announces winners of 19th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced the winners of its 19th annual High School Visual Arts & Photography Competition.

Marshall Stevens

Marshall Stevens elected as chairman of American Association of Airport Executives

Marshall Stevens, A.A.E., Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, was inducted as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2026-2027 during the 98th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition in Los Angeles, CA.

GoodMaps and MEM

MSCAA Launches New Tech to Enhance Accessibility and Navigation

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).

MEM 2025 Year in Review

Memphis International Airport served 4.8 million passengers, handled 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025

Memphis International Airport (MEM) served 4.8 million passengers and handled 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025. Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) presented an overview of 2025 highlights at its Board of Commissioners meeting on January 22.

Fantasy Flight for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patients returns to MEM

Delta Air Lines and Memphis International Airport will once again host the “Fantasy Flight” to the “North Pole” for patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families on Friday, December 5.

2025 Emergency Exercise

Triennial Emergency Exercise takes place at MEM

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) held its 2025 Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at Memphis International Airport (MEM) on Monday, October 27, 2025. This year’s exercise brings together hundreds of participants, including emergency responders, volunteers, mutual aid partners and aviation stakeholders.

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