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MEM expects approximately 95,000 people to pass through checkpoint for Thanksgiving travel period

November 20, 2025

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects an estimated 95,000 people to pass through the checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the 11-day 2025 Thanksgiving travel period, which will take place between November 21-December 1. The peak days are projected to be Friday, November 21 and Sunday, November 30 with approximately 10,000 people passing through the checkpoint each day.

MEM expects more than 90,000 people to pass through checkpoint for Thanksgiving travel period

November 20, 2024

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.

MEM expects 90,000 people to pass through TSA checkpoint for Thanksgiving travel period

November 15, 2023

Thanksgiving continues the trend of heavy passenger traffic at MEM. Approximately 90,000 people are expected to pass through the TSA checkpoint at Memphis International Airport (MEM) during the peak Thanksgiving travel period, which will take place November 17-27.

Thanksgiving Travel Tips from MEM

November 2, 2023

The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is traditionally one of the busiest of the year for airports across the nation. As a result, travelers should prepare for heavier passenger traffic during this year’s Thanksgiving travel period, which will fall between November 17-27.

Memphis International Airport offers Thanksgiving travel tips

November 17, 2022

With numbers approaching or exceeding 2019 levels on certain days, MEM is providing passengers with tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.

Memphis International Airport offers Thanksgiving travel tips

November 18, 2021

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is projecting a total of 78,000 people to pass through the security checkpoint during the Thanksgiving travel period from Friday, November 19 through Monday, November 29. With numbers approaching 2019 levels, MEM is providing passengers with tips to help ensure a more efficient travel experience.

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Memphis International Airport offers Thanksgiving travel tips for passengers

November 19, 2020

MEMPHIS, TENN. (November 19, 2020) – Thanksgiving travel at Memphis International Airport (MEM) is expected to drive the busiest travel period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.  While passenger volume is still expected to be down by more than 50% compared to Thanksgiving 2019, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen…
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Memphis International Airport offers travel tips for Thanksgiving week

November 21, 2019

Airport expects busiest holiday week since 2007 MEMPHIS, TN (November 21, 2019) – With record passenger numbers expected across North America during Thanksgiving week, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is offering tips for holiday travelers. Between Friday, November 22 and Monday, December 2, approximately 170,000 passengers are expected to arrive at or depart from MEM, an increase…
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Memphis International Airport offers travel tips for Thanksgiving week

November 12, 2018

MEMPHIS, TN (November 12, 2018) – With recent passenger growth trends matching increased capacity by airlines, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is preparing for a significant surge in travelers during the Thanksgiving travel period. The airport estimates that as many as 1,000-1,500 additional passengers per day could travel through MEM during this time. As a result,…
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