Memphis International Airport Passenger Terminal Reopens

From the Memphis International Airport:

February 20, 2021

MEM Status Update 2-20-21: 1130 am

• - TSA will open the security checkpoint at noon today.
• - Restroom availability remains limited due to the MLGW water pressure issue. Restrooms are currently available at gates A25 and C5, as well as outside the A, B, and C baggage areas. ADA compliant restrooms are available at gates A25, C8 and in the B baggage area. MEM continues to pursue additional bathroom options for passengers.
• - Some retail shops are open today. Restaurants remain closed today.

Rental Car Hours: Saturday, February 20, 2021

• Alamo 7am-10pm
• Avis 7am-11pm
• Budget 7am-4pm
• Dollar 7am-10pm
• Enterprise 7am-10pm
• Hertz 7am-11pm
• National 7am-10pm
• Payless 7am-11pm
• Thrifty 7am-10pm

MEMPHIS, TENN. (February 20, 2021) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) will reopen its passenger terminal at 3 pm today following yesterday’s water pressure related closure. Temporary restroom facilities will be set up outside of the B ticketing lobby and on the ramp outside of both the A and C concourses.

While the water pressure problems have not yet been resolved by Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), the utility continues to work to repair the system. Water pressure levels that dropped Thursday night to the point that passenger operations were no longer feasible have not yet recovered.

The airport continues to explore additional short-term measures to restore services to MEM.

Cargo operations have not been affected by passenger terminal closure.

Passengers are advised that restroom availability is limited and airline schedules will likely change throughout the day as the carriers adjust to today’s opening time. The airlines are responsible for all aspects of ticketing and scheduling. Temporary ADA compliant restrooms will be available inside the airport in certain locations. Additional airport staff will be on hand to assist and direct passengers.

Reference Info:

• Airline Information
• Flight Status Info (subject to frequent updates)

This press release was produced by the Memphis International Airport. The views expressed are the author's own.