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MEM on the Move: New Commercial Ground Transportation Lane Construction Now Underway

MEM on the Move: New commercial ground transportation lane construction now underway

Construction has begun on the creation of the new commercial ground transportation lane outside baggage claim. Due to the active construction and barriers that are in place, passengers should only utilize crosswalks when walking to and from the terminal. This phase is expected to be completed in mid-December.

Modernized terminal exterior rendering

MEM on the Move: Airport modernization construction project begins

The first phases of the largest capital project in Memphis International Airport’s (MEM’s) history are underway.

Memphis International Airport to receive more than $16 million in Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $16,135,955 to Memphis International Airport (MEM) as part of its Fiscal Year 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

MEM Terminal Modernization & Seismic Program Open House on Nov. 29

Join us on November 29 from 9-11am at The Guesthouse at Graceland to meet the team and learn more about the MEM Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program. Explore upcoming opportunities for local subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and professional service providers.

B ticketing rendering

Memphis International Airport Receives $14.8 million in FAA Airport Terminal Program Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $14.8 million in Airport Terminal Program (ATP) funding to Memphis International Airport (MEM).

2022: A Year of Reinvention for MEM

2022 was a pivotal year in the history of Memphis International Airport (MEM). A new $245 million passenger concourse, the launch of Spirit Airlines, the return of near prepandemic-level passenger traffic, and a new $309 million centralized deicing facility highlighted a year of reinvention for MEM.

MEM Modernized Concourse

Airport Authority to host public meetings October 25 and 26 to present Master Plan Update

Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) will host public information meetings on October 25 and 26 to present details of its current Master Plan Update (MPU). Both sessions will be held in the Central Ballroom of the Holiday Inn – University of Memphis.

Memphis International Airport to open new concourse on February 15

Memphis International Airport (MEM) will open its modernized B concourse on Tuesday, February 15. The first flight at the new concourse is scheduled to be a ­­­­­Delta Air Lines flight arriving at MEM at 6:18 pm. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16.

Airlines at Memphis International Airport to move baggage operations to B baggage lobby on May 26

Starting on Wednesday, May 26, all airlines at Memphis International Airport will conduct baggage operations in the B baggage lobby. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines will all move baggage service offices to the B area on that date. All other airlines already utilize the B baggage area.

Concourse B modernization - August 2020

Memphis International Airport’s modernization project continues to take shape

Project on schedule to be completed in mid-2021 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (August 27, 2020) – Despite the pandemic’s effects on passenger travel, Memphis International Airport’s (MEM’s) concourse modernization project continues to progress. With exterior work nearly completed, the focus of the project has shifted to the interior of the redesigned concourse, with tasks including the installation…
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