Security wait times at Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Memphis, Tennessee KMEM #67 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- Checking Updated 1 h ago
- Weather now
- VFR 68°F Observed 1 h ago
- Late departures
- 23.7%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
- No recent reportsAdd yours
Security wait at MEM
No security reports for MEM in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
The airport lists the security checkpoint hours as 3:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. or until the latest departing flight. The B checkpoint is the main one for the single concourse.
- A TSA PreCheck and Global Entry enrollment office is on the ticketing level in the B-C Connector, according to the airport FAQ.
- The terminal building is scheduled for a major renovation that includes a larger security checkpoint. Expect checkpoint layouts to change during construction.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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