Memphis Airport Anticipates Surge in Fourth of July Travelers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Over the next few days, fireworks won’t be the only thing hitting the Mid-South skies.

Memphis International Airport (MEM) expects over 59,000 travelers to go through its terminals during the Fourth of July travel period — which takes place between July 1-7.

The Memphis airport’s peak days are July 3 and 6. About 10,000 people are expected to pass through through during each day, the airport said in a news release.

That said, the Memphis airport encourages travelers to arrive at least two hours before their flight takes off.

In a news release, Memphis International Airport offered the following tips:

• Arrive at the airport a minimum of two before their scheduled departure time. This is especially important for travelers with early morning flights between 4-7 a.m.
• Prior to coming to the airport, passengers can also save time by checking in online via their airline’s website.
• Passengers should check directly with their airlines to monitor schedules.
• Airlines rather than the airport are responsible for all aspects of ticketing, scheduling, gate operations and baggage handling.
• Passengers are encouraged to download their airline’s app in order to get real-time scheduling updates.
• Some MEM parking lots are likely to reach capacity during peak travel days. When this occurs, additional signage will be added, and additional parking staff will help direct drivers to available parking spots.
• For convenience, drivers parking in the blue or yellow lots may want to drop off luggage and other passengers at the terminal before parking.
• Shuttles are operating between the blue and yellow parking lots and the terminal.

Travelers without a REAL ID can expect possible delays. For more information, visit here.