‘Memorable Milestone’: Memphis International Airport Changes Name in Honor of FedEx Pioneer Frederick Smith
The airport’s three-letter code MEM will remain unchanged as officials honor the FedEx founder and note a $700 million terminal modernization.
- On Tuesday, Memphis International Airport officially transitioned to Frederick W. Smith International Airport during a ceremony honoring the late FedEx founder, who died in June 2025.
- FedEx CEO and President Raj Subramaniam praised Smith for pioneering a global logistics industry over 50 years ago, transforming how business operates worldwide from his Memphis base.
- Over 200 attendees gathered for the unveiling, including Smith family members and FedEx executives. Richard Smith said, "This means the world to us," while officials confirmed the three-letter code MEM remains unchanged.
- FedEx is constructing a $400 million sorting facility dubbed Hercules spanning 1.6 million square feet, with the state-of-the-art facility on track to open in Fall 2026.
- Memphis Mayor Paul Young highlighted a more than $700 million modernization of Terminal B, estimated for completion in late 2030 or early 2031, to create a memorable gateway for visitors.
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Memphis Airport renamed in honor of Fred Smith
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis International Airport was renamed to the Frederick W. Smith International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The name change is in honor of FedEx Founder Fred Smith, who passed away at 80 years old in June 2025. The ceremony had the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority, the Smith family, FedEx executives, and Memphis [...]
‘Memorable milestone’: Memphis International Airport changes name in honor of FedEx pioneer Frederick Smith
The Memphis International Airport hosted a renaming and dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon as Memphis International Airport officially transitions to Frederick W. Smith International Airport.
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