There are 7 article(s) tagged Frederick W. Smith International Airport:

• September 2026

  • Safety concerns raised over ICE operations at local airport

    Local “Bird Watchers” brought their issues with how ICE agents are treating detainees at Wilson Air Center to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. 

    By Steve Bohnel September 21, 2026

  • Reopened airport tunnel is brighter, taller and more accessible

    A pedestrian tunnel at the Frederick W. Smith airport is back after being closed since October 2025.

    By Steve Bohnel September 03, 2026

• August 2026

  • Former airport-area Holiday Inn to be renovated, reopened

    A property owner thinks renovating a hotel near the airport could help the area take off.

    By Noah McLane August 26, 2026

  • Fixing a taxiway, adding a lounge: New airport board green-lights constructions projects

    The new nine-member Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority approved improvements for the newly renamed airport. 

    By Steve Bohnel August 19, 2026

  • New mural, fresh pavement welcomes travelers to Frederick W. Smith International Airport

    Ahead of the official renaming to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, the Plough Boulevard gateway into Memphis has received fresh pavement and a commemorative mural honoring the late FedEx founder.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 17, 2026

  • Memphis International Airport officially renamed after Fred Smith

    Airport, federal, state and local officials gathered for a renaming of Memphis’ airport in honor of the late FedEx founder.

    By Steve Bohnel August 12, 2026

• December 2025

  • Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith

    It’s official: Memphis International Airport will be Frederick W. Smith International Airport. 

    By Sophia Surrett December 19, 2025