Memphis International Airport (MEM) Information

(Memphis, Tennessee - TN, USA)

Southwestern Tennessee is easily reached by air and many direct routes are available, to and from Memphis International Airport. Located nearby, this facility now welcomes almost one million monthly passengers and contains excellent amenities, such as duty free stores and public transit companies.

Memphis Airport resides on the southern side of the city, where it lies alongside the Avron B. Fogelman Expressway (Interstate I-240), as well as Interstates I-55 and I-69. Also nearby are the suburbs of Gardenview, Holmesdale, Nonconnah and Whitehaven, together with Oakhaven Park, the Medal of Honor Park and Zodiac Park.

Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Address: 2491 Winchester Road, Memphis, 38116-3856, Tennessee TN, USA
Tel: +1 901 922 8000
Memphis Airport stands just 8 miles / 12 km from the city center and each day, caters for thousands of passengers. The facility is served by many major domestic and international airlines, the most significant of which include the likes of Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, United Express and US Airways.


Memphis Airports Guide

Terminals

Memphis Airport contains three terminal buildings, which in turn connect Concourses A, B and C.

• Terminal A - domestic and international airlines, 23 gates numbered A1 to A33
• Terminal B - domestic and international airlines, 43 gates numbered B1 to B44
• Terminal C - quiet terminal, serving domestic airlines, 18 gates numbered C1 to C22

Facilities:

• Bureau de change / foreign currency outlets
• Bank and 24-hour cashpoint machines (ATMs)
• Numerous restaurants, coffee shops and bars, often with runway views. Choices include Back Yard Burger, the Blue Note Cafe, Edy's, Grisanti's Bol a Pasta, the Home Team Sports Bar & Grill, Interstate Bar-B-Que, Lenny's Sub Shop, Maggie O'Sheas, Starbucks, Sun Studios Cafe, the Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen and Vito's Gourmet Deli Market
• Onsite shops, including Best Buy Express, Blues City Harley, Brighton Collectibles, CNBC News, Elvis, Explore Memphis, Godiva, Hudson News, InMotion Entertainment and the River City Travelmart
• Business facilities are available at the International Travel Insurance and Business Center
• Car rental companies at MEM Airport, including - Alamo, Avis, Budget Rental, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty Car Rental
• Short-term and long-term car parking in large multi-storey garage with direct terminal access
• Economy car parking options located nearby, with courtesy shuttles
• Numerous disabled parking spaces
• Disabled facilities, including easy wheelchair access, lifts / elevators, TDD telephones and specially adapted toilets
• Other passenger amenities include lost property areas, travel information desks, medical facilities, baby changing areas, a children's nursery, a playground area for young children and luggage trolleys

Cars

Driving from Memphis Airport into the downtown district is quite straightforward and well signposted. Major roads close to the airport include Interstate I-240 and the Plough Boulevard. Of note, the journey should last around 20 to 25 minutes, as long as traffic levels are reasonable.

Those returning their hire vehicle should take the I-55 south, join the I-240 east and then head along the Airways Boulevard, before turning onto Democrat Road and Rental Car Road.

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Buses

Public buses are operated by the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) and travel at regular times from outside of the airport's Terminal C building. A number of hotel shuttles are also to hand, waiting for guests outside of the luggage reclaim area. Further shuttle services are provided by Bettie Bus, Last Minute Transportation, Premier, Tennco Transportation and Unique Travel.

Taxis

Taxis are easy to locate and tend to gather outside of Terminal B's luggage reclaim area, with taxi coordinators being available from 05:30 until the final flight. Fares are calculated on a metered basis, unless a price has been agreed in advance. Of note, wheelchair users will find adapted taxis operated by the Yellow Cab Company.

Limousines

Limousines can be hired per hour or per day and provide a stylish way to reach central Memphis or nearby districts. Operated by First Class, Premier, SFAX, Tennessee Limos and T-Star, these limousine services can either be booked in advance or directly at the airport, where they will wait for their passengers on the Lower Drive.