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Everything you need to know
about Memphis International Airport including: which terminals,
where to check in, what facilities are available, assistance for
the disabled, transportation, shuttles, car hire and airport rentals,
restaurants and bars, access to flight information, banking hours
and shopping options…
Guide to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
This small and often busy airport is situated
15 miles from Memphis. Much of the traffic coming here caters for
the thousands of Elvis fans visiting nearby ‘Graceland’.
The airport may be small but has suitable facilities for travellers.
Terminal
and check-In
The airport is divided into three concourses. Delta Airlines fly
from Concourse A, Northwest Airlines from Concourse B while Concourse
C serves Delta, Northwest and a few other airlines that operate
out of here. There is no shuttle connecting buildings and walking
the length of the airport can take up to 30 minutes.
Airport
facilities
There are a number of fast food outlets including a food court,
the Interstate BBQ Restaurant and Da Blues Memphis restaurant. There
is also a special Elvis Presley gift shop.
Money
There are ATM machines and banks within the terminals buildings.
Business
and meetings
There is a small business centre in the ticket area of Lobby B which
provides the usual services and also some financial services. There
are conference facilities in the nearby Radisson hotel and meeting
rooms in the Sky Inn.
Disability
assistance
The airport has good all round facilities. Disabled drivers must
display their disability ID badge for parking.
Information
Friendly staff are on hand to help with any travel related enquiries.
Look out for the blue sweaters, crepe shoes (and greased back hair!)
Airport
information: +1 901 922-8000.
Flight information: www.mscaa.com
Transportation to and from Memphis International Airport
By taxi
Taxis are available outside the terminal buildings next to baggage
claim. A taxi ride to Graceland is only five miles away and costs
$10. A ride into Memphis will cost about $20 and takes 20 minutes.
By car
Take the I-240 and at Airways exit south. Look for Plough Boulevard
and take a left turn which then runs directly to the airport.
By bus
Buses are provided courtesy of The Memphis Area Transit Authority
(MATA) but a change of bus is necessary to downtown Memphis as there
is no direct service running from the airport.
Parking
Short term and long term parking are available. A shuttle service
provides convenient transport to parking areas located further away.
Airport
information: +1 901 922-8000.
Flight information: www.mscaa.com
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