Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
Airlines and AviationTennessee, United States51-200 Employees
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority is a public body that operates Memphis International Airport in Memphis, Tennessee. It traces its origins to 1969, when MEM was renamed from Memphis Municipal Airport, establishing the authority to oversee regional air service. Memphis International Airport serves more than six million passengers annually, reflecting its role as a major regional hub. The facility is characterized as an aerotropolis—an airport-centered region that links airport-linked businesses with surrounding development, and MEM has been the North America's busiest cargo airport for 21 consecutive years. Recent developments include the creation of a 49,000-square-foot winter equipment facility and the launch of a real-time online parking status feature at flymemphis.com.