Frederick W. Smith International Airport Guide
Memphis International Airport sits 11 km southeast of downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee. With four runways and a single modernized terminal, MEM is the primary commercial gateway for the Mid-South region, serving nearly 4.9 million passengers in 2024. The airport is operated by the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and supports a broad mix of carriers including Delta, American, Southwest, United, and several ultra-low-cost airlines.
MEM is best known as the global SuperHub of FedEx Express, handling more air cargo by weight than any other airport in the world. This cargo dominance shapes the airport's infrastructure, with overnight freight operations generating significant aircraft movement traffic alongside passenger services. The airport's economic footprint extends across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
A multi-year terminal modernization program called MEM on the Move began in 2024, with investment exceeding $650 million. The project consolidates all passenger operations into a single refurbished concourse and replaces aging landside infrastructure. During construction, passenger flow is managed through the Y-shaped Concourse B, which handles all domestic and international flights.
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Location
Key facts
- Size
- 4.9M passengers (2024)4 runwaysopened 1929
- Location
- 35.044, -89.976
- Operator
- Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
Terminals
1 terminalFrederick W. Smith International Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Concourse B, handling both international and domestic flights for around 9 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Concourse BMixed
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southern Airways Express
Nearby cities
5 citiesFrederick W. Smith International Airport is closest to Memphis (11 km northwest), and also serves Southaven, Olive Branch and other nearby areas. With 5 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Memphis11 km northwest
- Southaven11 km south
- Germantown23 km northeast
- West Memphis28 km northwest
- Olive Branch20 km southeast
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