A Ticketing and A Baggage Claim
The airport's check-in chart lists this lobby as closed. Airlines no longer check in here.
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Memphis, Tennessee KMEM #67 US airport by passengers
At 2491 Winchester Road in Memphis, Tennessee, south of downtown near the Tennessee-Mississippi line.
- FAA status
- Checking Updated 43 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 68°F Observed 1 h ago
- Late departures
- 23.7%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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MEM at a glance
The airport was renamed Frederick W. Smith International Airport, after the FedEx founder, in a ceremony on August 11, 2026. The three-letter code is still MEM, and the airport says signs and branding are being updated in phases while flights, check-in and baggage claim continue as scheduled.
Passengers check in at one of three ticketing lobbies (A, B and C) in a single terminal building, then all fly from one concourse. Concourse B was rebuilt and reopened in 2022 with 23 gates, and the airport says all commercial flights now use it. Concourses A and C are no longer used for airline service, and the A Concourse has been demolished.
The terminal building itself is next in line. The Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program is underway, with a rebuilt departures-level roadway, a new administration and baggage inspection building and a bigger security checkpoint planned. The airport website is the place to check for current curb, tunnel and walkway changes.
Main airlines: The airport lists Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United and Southern Airways Express. Southern Airways Express flies from the Signature Flight Support building rather than the main terminal. The airport is also the home of the FedEx World Hub.
FAA delay status for MEM
We are waiting for the next FAA update. Check your airline for the status of a specific flight.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 43 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.
Current conditions at MEM
VFR
68°F20°C
Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.
- Wind
- Calm
- Visibility
- 10+ mi
- Clouds
- FEW 16,000 ft, OVC 23,000 ft
- Ceiling
- 23,000 ft
- Pressure
- 30.02 inHg
METARMETAR KMEM 101054Z 00000KT 10SM FEW160 OVC230 20/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02000122 $
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 1 h ago.
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On-time performance at MEM
Based on 6,708 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.
23.7%Departures late
27.7%Arrivals late
2.20%Cancelled
20.0 minAverage departure delay
| Airline | Departures | Late |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,238 | 17.0% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,159 | 34.9% |
| SkyWest Airlines | 948 | 23.0% |
| Republic Airways | 908 | 17.7% |
| American Airlines | 751 | 21.0% |
| PSA Airlines | 559 | 28.3% |
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
Late departures by month
Terminals
B Ticketing and B Baggage Claim
Check-in for Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier and Southwest. Baggage claim for every airline is in B Baggage, per the airport's airline chart. The B security checkpoint is here.
C Ticketing
Check-in for United.
Concourse B (gates 1 to 23)
The only concourse in use. Airline gates per the airport chart: American 2, 4 and 6; Southwest 5 and 7; Breeze 9; United 11, 13 and 15; Delta 12, 14, 16 and 18; Allegiant 22; Frontier 23. Gate assignments can change.
Signature Flight Support
Southern Airways Express passengers use this separate building instead of the main terminal. Follow the airline's booking instructions.
Moving between terminals
You do not change terminals to reach your gate. Whichever ticketing lobby you use, you go through security and arrive at the same Concourse B. Ticketing lobbies are linked by connector hallways on the ticketing level, with restrooms and seating between them. Allegiant, Frontier and Breeze moved their counters to B Ticketing on May 1, 2025.
Getting to and from MEM
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Bus
MATA Route 28
The Memphis Area Transit Authority route to the airport is Route 28, which the September 2026 schedule shows running to Airways Transit Center and Hudson Transit Center at 444 N. Main Street downtown. MATA lists an adult base fare of $1.00. Buses stop on the upper inner roadway with the coach buses.
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Rideshare and taxi
Interim commercial curb
While the departures-level roadway is rebuilt, the airport has an interim commercial curb at the B Baggage crosswalk. Taxis are on the left side, limos and shuttles on the right, and Uber and Lyft pickups are on the lower level. Check the airport's commercial ground transportation page for current maps, since assignments have changed during construction.
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Car rental
Ground Transportation Center
No shuttle is needed. The rental car companies are on levels 1 and 2 of the multi-level economy parking facility, joined to the terminal by a walkway with moving sidewalks. From B Baggage Claim, take the elevator or escalator down and follow the Economy Parking and Rental Cars signs.
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Shuttle
Hotel shuttles
Hotel and motel shuttles are among the commercial operators permitted at the airport. Ask your hotel whether it runs one.
Tips for MEM
- Use the right ticketing lobby. United checks in at C Ticketing, and Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier and Southwest check in at B Ticketing. A Ticketing is closed.
- If you are flying Southern Airways Express, go to the Signature Flight Support building rather than the main terminal.
- Pickup and drop-off locations have been changed during the roadway reconstruction, which the airport expects to be substantially complete in 2027. Look at the posted signs and the airport map, and use the free Cell Phone Lot if you are collecting someone.
- You will still see the old name on some signs, maps and websites. The code on your ticket is still MEM.
- The airport says walking from parking uses walkways with moving sidewalks, so you do not need a shuttle for the Economy garage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis International still the airport name?
The official name became Frederick W. Smith International Airport on August 11, 2026. The airport code is still MEM, and signage is being updated in phases.
Which concourse do I go to?
Concourse B, the only concourse in use. Check in at B Ticketing (Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest) or C Ticketing (United), then go through security to the same concourse.
Where do rental cars pick up?
In the Ground Transportation Center, on levels 1 and 2 of the economy parking garage. A walkway with moving sidewalks connects it to the terminal, and no shuttle is needed.
Is there public transit to the airport?
Yes, MATA Route 28 serves the airport and links to Airways Transit Center and Hudson Transit Center. Check matatransit.com for the current schedule, which was updated effective September 6, 2026.
Is there a Priority Pass lounge at MEM?
The airport lists only the Delta Sky Club, the St. Jude patient lounge and a military lounge. None of the lounges on the airport site is a general pay-in lounge, so check eligibility before planning on one.
Is construction affecting my trip?
Possibly. The terminal is under a multi-year renovation, with the departures-level outer roadway being rebuilt and curb areas moved. The airport says the outer roadway should be substantially complete in 2027. Allow extra time and check flymemphis.com for current notices.
How much does parking cost at MEM?
Economy parking is $9 per 24 hours after a free 30 minutes. Short-term and long-term parking are $4 per hour after 30 free minutes, capped at $24 and $15 per 24 hours. The Blue and Yellow lots are $9 per 24 hours and take credit cards only.
Is Wi-Fi free at MEM?
Yes. Boingo provides free, ad-supported Wi-Fi at the gates, ticketing, baggage claim, rental car and parking areas. Premium tiers are available for heavy use such as video streaming. Boingo support is 1-800-880-4117.
What are the security checkpoint hours at MEM?
The airport lists 3:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. or until the last departing flight, using the B checkpoint. The TSA PreCheck and Global Entry enrollment office is on the ticketing level in the B-C connector.
How busy is MEM?
About 2,368,014 passengers boarded flights at Frederick W. Smith International Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 67 among US airports.
How often are flights late at MEM?
Over May 2026 to July 2026, 23.7% of departures at MEM left 15 or more minutes late, and 2.20% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).
Guide content last reviewed October 8, 2026. Report a correction