Cargo
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the busiest cargo airport in North America, and the second-busiest in the world. The largest and most notable air cargo operator at MEM is Fedex. The airport coordinates and plan projects with FedEx regularly and works to ensure that the largest cargo contributor can continue to grow and prosper.
FedEx employs more than 11,000 employees at its Memphis hub and has more than 34 million square feet of space under lease on airport property. FedEx operatres almost 400 flights per day, and handles more than 180,000 package and 245,000 documents per hour at its Memphis hub.
United Parcel Service (UPS) also has a significant presence at MEM, with a campus of approximately 134 acres. The footprint of their facilities currently measures 293,000 square feet, and ongoing expansion will soon increase that number to 424,000 square feet. The UPS expansion will up UPS’s packing sorting capability to 59,800 packages per hour. Once expansion is complete, UPS will employ about 950 employees at MEM.
Commercial Leasing
MEM has extensive facilities and distribution options on its doorstep. However, it also offers facilities of its own.
Cargo East features approximately 1.4 million square feet of ramp area. The facility includes more than 36,000 square feet of building space and features a high level of security, cold storage, and hazardous materials storage as well as business-friendly lobbies, reception areas, front office administration and management spaces.
Short-term commercial building space is available for lease in the airport area. Space ranges from 4,000 square-feet to 200,000 square-feet. Contact us via email at properties@flymemphis.com.
FAQs
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How many FedEx planes leave Memphis daily? ›
FedEx employs more than 11,000 employees at its Memphis hub and has more than 34 million square feet of space under lease on airport property. FedEx operatres almost 400 flights per day, and handles more than 180,000 package and 245,000 documents per hour at its Memphis hub.
How many terminals are at Memphis airport? ›
Memphis International Airport has three terminals where you check in designated A, B and C, and a single concourse where all flights arrive and depart.
Why is Memphis airport so busy? ›
It still remained the busiest cargo airport in the United States and in the Western Hemisphere, until 2020, when it once again became the world's busiest cargo handling airport due to the surge in ecommerce partly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport averages over 80 passenger flights per day.
Who owns the Memphis airport? ›
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) owns and operates Memphis International Airport (MEM), as well as two general aviation airports, General DeWitt Spain airport near downtown and Charles W. Baker airport in Millington.
Does FedEx have its own airport in Memphis? ›
FedEx Express is also the world's largest express transportation company. The company's global "SuperHub" is located at Memphis International Airport. In the United States, FedEx Express has a national hub at Indianapolis International Airport.
What airline does FedEx use? ›
Normally, FedEx does not use other airlines for international flights. They operate their own network of flights with their own airline FedEx Express.
Who has more planes FedEx or ups? ›
FedEx has a larger fleet of air carriers, so they tend to get to international destinations at a faster speed. However, UPS offers additional services like supply chain management, which gives it more versatility for customers with equally versatile needs.
Why does Memphis have so much cargo? ›
A large volume of railroad freight traffic moves through Memphis, thanks to two Mississippi River railroad crossings and the convergence at Memphis of east–west with north–south rail routes. In addition, Memphis is the second busiest cargo port on the Mississippi River.
What is Memphis airport known for? ›
Memphis is currently the second-busiest cargo airport in the world behind Hong Kong, and remains No. 1 in the U.S. In 1985, Republic Airlines chose Memphis International Airport as one of its hubs, dramatically boosting commercial passenger service.
It's FedEx time. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Memphis is the busiest airport in the world. On an average night, the facility handles 150 airplanes and 1.5 million shipments, 2.2 million at peak, and more than 4,000 arrivals and departures per month.
How early should you arrive at Memphis airport? ›
Arrive at least 2 HOURS ahead of your flight. Make sure you have your airline boarding pass and photo ID ready to show to the TSA official.
Why is it so expensive to fly out of Memphis TN? ›
A panel of airline industry experts met Thursday to explain why flights out of Memphis are so expensive, after outrage from passengers. Airport Authority Chairman Arnold Perl says the prices are going up because of high fuel prices.
What is the slowest day for airports? ›
Think of airports as similar to highways—they tend to be busiest on weekdays in the early morning and then again in early evening. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually slower. Mid-day is the slowest time all week. Peak hours may differ based on city.
What is Memphis International Airport ranked? ›
(April 23, 2021) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) has regained its status as the world's busiest cargo airport, according to preliminary 2020 world airport traffic rankings released by Airports Council International (ACI). The last time MEM held the top spot in the cargo rankings was 2009.
What is the name of the airport in St Vincent and the Grenadines? ›
Argyle International Airport (IATA: SVD, ICAO: TVSA) (often referred to as Argyle Airport or simply AIA) is an international airport on the island of Saint Vincent in the Caribbean nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
What is the abbreviation for Punta Gorda Airport in Florida? ›
Punta Gorda Airport (IATA: PGD, ICAO: KPGD, FAA LID: PGD) is a public airport three miles east of Punta Gorda, in Charlotte County, Florida.
What city is Tweed airport in? ›
The airport is partly located in the City of New Haven, which owns the airport, and partly in the town of East Haven. Tweed is one of two airports with regularly scheduled commercial service in Connecticut, the other being Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.
Which airlines fly out of Memphis, TN? ›
There are 8 airlines with flights from Memphis: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southern Airways Express, Southwest, Spirit, and United.
