Airport
Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Memphis International Airport is the main air gateway to downtown Memphis, the birthplace of blues and home to Graceland and Beale Street. Compare transfer options to central Memphis, Graceland, Tunica, Southaven, and other nearby destinations across the Mid-South region.
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About Memphis International Airport
Memphis International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Memphis, Tennessee, and the wider Mid-South region. Opened in 1929 as Memphis Municipal Airport, it became Memphis International Airport in 1969 and was renamed Frederick W. Smith International Airport in 2026 in honor of the FedEx founder.
Located about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of downtown Memphis, the airport handles domestic and international passenger flights and is home to the FedEx Express global SuperHub, one of the world's busiest cargo operations. Passenger services use a single terminal building with three landside check-in halls, A, B and C, and a modernized Concourse B that opened in 2022.
The airport is reached by car via Interstate 240, taxis, rideshares, rental cars, and Memphis Area Transit Authority buses; there is no direct rail link to the terminal. Downtown Memphis, Beale Street, and Graceland are typically within a 15–20 minute drive.
With its compact single-concourse layout, short walking distances, restaurants, shops, the Delta Sky Club, free Wi-Fi, and accessibility services, MEM offers a straightforward gateway for travelers visiting Memphis and the surrounding region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Memphis International Airport operates from a single passenger terminal building with three landside check-in halls, Terminals A, B and C, which connect to one active airside concourse. All commercial flights arrive and depart from the modernized Concourse B, which has 23 gates.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Memphis International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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