Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
The airport improvements, funded in part by $50.6 million in federal grants, will take about six years.
Topic: Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
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September 2025
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August 2025
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Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.
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Southwest Airlines adds more flights for three major cities
The additional flights will begin on March 6, 2026.
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$50.6M in federal grants awarded to Memphis International Airport
“Memphis International Airport isn’t just the busiest cargo airport in North America; it’s a critical gateway for passengers and businesses,” said Congressman Steve Cohen in a release. “These federal resources strengthen our economy, support jobs, and ensure Memphis remains connected as a vital hub to the rest of the world.”
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July 2025
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As airport works to ease parking issues, it finds new management company
The Atlanta-based company will oversee security, customer assistance and more.
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June 2025
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Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.
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May 2025
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Allegiant offering Memphis to Knoxville nonstop flights
“With many University of Tennessee students and alumni based in Memphis, this route provides an affordable and fast alternative to driving,” said Michael Keeney, chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners.
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Better lighting, ‘car condos’ set to take off at Memphis airport parking lots
Upcoming construction will make parking a breeze at Memphis International Airport.
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Breeze announces new nonstop flight to Florida
Breeze representatives also celebrated the airline’s first flight today between Memphis and Tampa.
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March 2025
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Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis
Starting May 8, Spirit Airlines will offer direct flights between Memphis International Airport and Detroit Metro Airport four days a week: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.
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Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
The airline is set to close its base of operations at Los Angeles International Airport, leaving the Memphis airport with one less flight to LAX.
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February 2025
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Memphis airport open, flight schedules could be affected
Crews are focusing on preventing ice and snow buildup on runways and taxiways while also clearing ramps, service roads, terminal roadways and more.
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January 2025
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Here’s what will replace the Memphis airport concourse
The three-story building will feature a rooftop observation deck that will overlook the airfield and be used for community outreach.
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Flights canceled across the US; FedEx warns about possible delays
FedEx released a service alert Thursday saying delays and disruptions for inbound and outbound shipments are possible “due to local conditions and restrictions.”
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September 2024
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Spirit adding nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale
Spirit entered this market in April 2022 with daily nonstops to Las Vegas and Orlando.
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June 2024
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Missouri police chief selected as new Memphis airport top cop
James “Wes” Blair, currently chief of the Cape Girardeau Police Department, will begin his new role Aug. 12.
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September 2023
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Airport Authority approves CEO contract, increased parking rates
The board approved increasing parking lot rates to fund the parking enhancement program, estimated to cost $8 to $10 million.
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May 2023
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Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority passes $156M 2024 budget
The increase in revenue will be supplemented by the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act funding and surplus funds that will carry over from 2023.
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March 2023
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$15 million airport makeover ‘not a short-term project’
Memphis International will receive $14.8 million from the FAA, which it will use in its efforts to modernize its ticketing and baggage areas.
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October 2022
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Airport master plan update includes hotel development
The most immediate updates to the master plan, which was last updated in 2018, include demolishing Concourses A and C to create more parking as well as sweeping updates to the terminal.
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May 2022
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Letter to the Editor: Can the Memphis Airport please fix the elevators in the garage?
“On the rare occasion it has two working elevators, I feel so thankful.”
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Airport expects double-digit increase in revenue next year
“The MSCAA staff has overcome many challenges that resulted from the pandemic,” said the chair of the airport authority’s board.
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March 2022
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Airport Authority faces challenges as passengers’ numbers grow
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority passed resolutions Thursday addressing ongoing renovation at Memphis International Airport.
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January 2022
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Memphis airport ‘not impacted’ by 5G interference
But FedEx World Hub could be affected, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority officials said.
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October 2021
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Memphis airport reports travel upswing in September
Memphis International Airport reported a September spike in travelers over the same month a year ago, and officials warn Memphians to expect crowds on peak days, Nov. 24-29.
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