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Memphis International Airport is officially designated as Frederick W. Smith International Airport, in honor of the founder of FedEx.
Answer: True
Explanation: The airport is officially known as Frederick W. Smith International Airport, a designation honoring the founder of FedEx.
The IATA code for Memphis International Airport is KMEM.
Answer: False
Explanation: The IATA code for Memphis International Airport is MEM. KMEM is its ICAO code.
Memphis International Airport is located approximately 7 miles west of downtown Memphis.
Answer: False
Explanation: The airport is located approximately 7 miles southeast of downtown Memphis, not west.
Memphis International Airport is owned and operated by the Memphis–Shelby County Airport Authority and is classified as a public/military airport.
Answer: True
Explanation: Memphis International Airport is indeed owned and operated by the Memphis–Shelby County Airport Authority and is classified as a public/military airport.
Memphis International Airport's elevation is 341 meters above sea level.
Answer: False
Explanation: Memphis International Airport's elevation is 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level, not 341 meters.
A proposal exists to rename the airport in honor of FedEx founder Fred W. Smith.
Answer: True
Explanation: A proposal exists to rename the airport in honor of FedEx founder Fred W. Smith.
The official website for Memphis International Airport is memphisairport.com.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official website for Memphis International Airport is flymemphis.com, not memphisairport.com.
What is the official honorary designation associated with Memphis International Airport?
Answer: Frederick W. Smith International Airport
Explanation: The airport is officially designated as Frederick W. Smith International Airport, honoring the founder of FedEx.
Which IATA code identifies Memphis International Airport?
Answer: MEM
Explanation: The IATA code for Memphis International Airport is MEM. KMEM is its ICAO code.
Where is Memphis International Airport situated, and what metropolitan area does it primarily serve?
Answer: Shelby County, Tennessee
Explanation: Memphis International Airport is situated in Shelby County, Tennessee, and primarily serves the Memphis metropolitan area.
Who is responsible for the ownership and operation of Memphis International Airport?
Answer: The Memphis–Shelby County Airport Authority
Explanation: The Memphis–Shelby County Airport Authority is responsible for the ownership and operation of Memphis International Airport.
What is the elevation of Memphis International Airport, expressed in meters?
Answer: 104 meters
Explanation: Memphis International Airport has an elevation of 104 meters (341 feet) above sea level.
The establishment of Memphis International Airport was initiated by a commission in 1927, with the airport officially opening in 1929.
Answer: True
Explanation: The commission to establish the airport was formed in 1927, and Memphis International Airport officially commenced operations in 1929.
Runway lights were installed at Memphis International Airport in 1930 to enhance visibility during foggy conditions.
Answer: False
Explanation: Runway lights were installed in 1930 after an aircraft accidentally landed in the Mississippi River at night due to poor visibility, not solely for foggy conditions.
The Airline Deregulation Act prompted airlines to shift away from hub models, leading to the closure of Republic Airlines' Memphis hub.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Airline Deregulation Act actually encouraged the development of airline hub models, leading airlines like Republic Airlines to establish hubs in Memphis.
Delta Air Lines commenced operating the first scheduled jet flights into Memphis during the 1950s.
Answer: False
Explanation: Delta Air Lines began operating the first scheduled jet flights into Memphis in July-August 1960, not the 1950s.
The current terminal building, upon its inauguration in 1963, had a construction cost of $6.5 million.
Answer: True
Explanation: The current terminal building, upon its inauguration in 1963, had a construction cost of $6.5 million.
The terminal underwent expansion in 1974 for $31.6 million, which included the addition of two new concourses.
Answer: True
Explanation: The terminal underwent expansion in 1974 for $31.6 million, which included the addition of two new concourses.
What event prompted the installation of runway lights at the airport in 1930?
Answer: An aircraft accidentally landed in the Mississippi River at night.
Explanation: Runway lights were installed in 1930 after an aircraft accidentally landed in the Mississippi River at night due to poor visibility, not solely for foggy conditions.
Which airline established Memphis as a hub in 1985, a development influenced by the Airline Deregulation Act?
Answer: Republic Airlines
Explanation: Republic Airlines established Memphis as a hub in 1985, influenced by the Airline Deregulation Act which encouraged hub-and-spoke systems.
Which airline operated the inaugural scheduled jet flights into Memphis, utilizing the Delta 880 aircraft?
Answer: Delta Air Lines
Explanation: Delta Air Lines operated the inaugural scheduled jet flights into Memphis, utilizing the Delta 880 aircraft starting in July-August 1960.
What was the total construction cost of the current terminal building upon its opening in 1963?
Answer: $6.5 million
Explanation: The current terminal building, upon its opening in 1963, had a total construction cost of $6.5 million.
Memphis International Airport covers an area of 1,600 square miles and possesses four runways.
Answer: False
Explanation: The airport covers 1,600 hectares (approximately 3,900 acres), not 1,600 square miles.
A new consolidated de-icing facility, opened in November 2022, has the capacity to service 6 wide-body aircraft.
Answer: False
Explanation: The new consolidated de-icing facility has a capacity of 12 wide-body aircraft, not 6.
Memphis International Airport's current terminal configuration features three active concourses (A, B, and C) and a total of 25 gates.
Answer: False
Explanation: The current terminal configuration includes active concourses A and B, with Concourse C closed and Concourse A slated for demolition. The total number of gates is 23 common-use plus 2 international gates.
The customs facility constructed for international flights incurred a cost of approximately $12.6 million.
Answer: True
Explanation: The customs facility constructed for international flights incurred a cost of approximately $12.6 million.
The Ground Transportation Center, inaugurated in March 2013, accommodates economy parking and rental car facilities.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Ground Transportation Center, inaugurated in March 2013, accommodates economy parking and rental car facilities.
The new consolidated de-icing facility possesses the capacity to service 12 wide-body aircraft.
Answer: True
Explanation: The new consolidated de-icing facility possesses the capacity to service 12 wide-body aircraft.
The airport encompasses 1,600 hectares, equivalent to approximately 3,900 acres.
Answer: True
Explanation: The airport encompasses 1,600 hectares, equivalent to approximately 3,900 acres.
In 2024, Memphis International Airport recorded over 200,000 aircraft operations.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2024, Memphis International Airport recorded 202,697 aircraft operations.
What is the total area of Memphis International Airport, expressed in hectares?
Answer: 1,600 ha
Explanation: Memphis International Airport covers a total area of 1,600 hectares.
What is the capacity of the new consolidated de-icing facility, which commenced operations in November 2022?
Answer: 12 wide-body aircraft
Explanation: The new consolidated de-icing facility, which commenced operations in November 2022, has the capacity to service 12 wide-body aircraft.
What is the principal function of the Ground Transportation Center at Memphis International Airport?
Answer: To house economy parking and rental car facilities
Explanation: The Ground Transportation Center at Memphis International Airport serves as the location for economy parking and rental car facilities.
What was the cost associated with the construction of the customs facility intended for international flights?
Answer: $12.6 million
Explanation: The customs facility constructed for international flights incurred a cost of $12.6 million.
FedEx Express utilizes Memphis International Airport as its global hub, commonly referred to as the FedEx Superhub.
Answer: True
Explanation: Memphis International Airport serves as the global hub for FedEx Express, widely recognized as the FedEx Superhub.
Memphis International Airport was ranked as the busiest airport globally for cargo operations continuously from 1993 until 2015.
Answer: False
Explanation: Memphis International Airport was the busiest globally for cargo operations from 1993 until 2009, not 2015.
In 2015, Memphis International Airport processed over 9.4 billion pounds of cargo.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2015, Memphis International Airport processed over 9.4 billion pounds of cargo.
In 2020, Memphis International Airport processed over 10 billion pounds of cargo. What specific figure is provided?
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2020, Memphis International Airport processed 10,172,615,629 pounds of cargo.
The FedEx Superhub's primary function is to serve as a passenger terminal for FedEx employees.
Answer: False
Explanation: The FedEx Superhub's primary function is package processing and distribution, not serving as a passenger terminal for employees.
Memphis International Airport processed approximately 8.5 billion pounds of cargo in 2023.
Answer: True
Explanation: Memphis International Airport processed approximately 8.5 billion pounds of cargo in 2023.
Which company's global hub is Memphis International Airport, making a significant contribution to its cargo operations?
Answer: FedEx Express
Explanation: FedEx Express utilizes Memphis International Airport as its global hub, significantly contributing to its extensive cargo operations.
For how many consecutive years was Memphis International Airport ranked as the busiest airport globally for cargo operations?
Answer: 17 years (1993-2009)
Explanation: Memphis International Airport was ranked as the busiest airport globally for cargo operations continuously from 1993 until 2009, a period of 17 years.
What was the total cargo tonnage processed by Memphis International Airport in 2015?
Answer: 9.46 billion lbs
Explanation: In 2015, Memphis International Airport processed 9,460,855,765 pounds of total cargo.
What was the total cargo weight, in pounds, processed by Memphis International Airport in 2023?
Answer: 8,558,070,310 lbs
Explanation: In 2023, Memphis International Airport processed 8,558,070,310 pounds of total cargo.
Which of the following is identified as a cargo airline operating from Memphis International Airport?
Answer: DHL Aviation
Explanation: DHL Aviation is identified as a cargo airline operating from Memphis International Airport.
In 2020, Memphis International Airport processed over 10 billion pounds of cargo. What specific figure is provided?
Answer: 10,172,615,629 lbs
Explanation: In 2020, Memphis International Airport processed 10,172,615,629 pounds of cargo.
Memphis International Airport serves as the primary passenger hub for Delta Air Lines.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Delta Air Lines operates passenger flights, Memphis International Airport is primarily known as the global cargo hub for FedEx Express.
Currently, FedEx Express and Southern Airways Express are the sole airlines utilizing Memphis International Airport as a hub.
Answer: True
Explanation: As per the available data, FedEx Express and Southern Airways Express are identified as the airlines currently using Memphis International Airport as a hub.
American Airlines was the first major carrier to operate out of Memphis, offering flights to Chicago and Los Angeles.
Answer: False
Explanation: Robertson Aircraft Corporation, which later merged into American Airlines, was the first major airline to fly to Memphis, initially serving routes to New Orleans and St. Louis.
Delta Air Lines closed its Memphis hub in 2013 due to increased profitability and passenger numbers.
Answer: False
Explanation: Delta Air Lines closed its Memphis hub in 2013 due to factors such as high fuel prices and diminished passenger numbers, not increased profitability.
According to 2024 statistics, Dallas/Fort Worth was the busiest domestic route from Memphis by passenger volume.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to 2024 statistics, Atlanta was the busiest domestic route from Memphis by passenger volume, followed by Dallas/Fort Worth.
Southwest Airlines held the largest market share at Memphis International Airport between December 2023 and November 2024.
Answer: False
Explanation: Delta Air Lines held the largest market share (23.39%) between December 2023 and November 2024, followed by American Airlines (22.14%), with Southwest Airlines at 17.23%.
Delta Air Lines currently holds the predominant market share at Memphis International Airport.
Answer: True
Explanation: Delta Air Lines holds the predominant market share at Memphis International Airport, according to data from December 2023 to November 2024.
Viva Air operates year-round international passenger flights from Memphis to Cancún.
Answer: False
Explanation: Viva Air operates seasonal international passenger flights from Memphis to Cancún, not year-round flights.
Memphis International Airport handled approximately 11.7 million passengers in the year 2000.
Answer: True
Explanation: Memphis International Airport handled approximately 11,769,213 passengers in the year 2000.
In 2021, Memphis International Airport handled over 4.8 million passengers.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2021, Memphis International Airport handled approximately 3.59 million passengers, not over 4.8 million.
Memphis International Airport handled just over 10 million passengers in 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: Memphis International Airport handled 10,003,186 passengers in 2010.
Passenger traffic significantly increased to nearly 4.6 million in 2013 following Delta's hub closure.
Answer: False
Explanation: Passenger traffic decreased to approximately 4.6 million in 2013 following Delta's hub closure, it did not increase.
Which factor was NOT cited as a reason contributing to Delta Air Lines' decision to close its Memphis hub in 2013?
Answer: Increased profitability of the Memphis hub
Explanation: Delta Air Lines closed its Memphis hub in 2013 due to factors such as high fuel prices and diminished passenger numbers, not increased profitability.
What were the three busiest domestic routes originating from Memphis in 2024, ranked by passenger volume?
Answer: Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte
Explanation: The three busiest domestic routes from Memphis in 2024 by passenger volume were Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Charlotte.
According to data spanning December 2023 to November 2024, which airline held the second-largest market share at Memphis International Airport?
Answer: American Airlines
Explanation: Between December 2023 and November 2024, American Airlines held the second-largest market share at Memphis International Airport, with 22.14%.
What was the approximate passenger traffic volume at Memphis International Airport in 2008?
Answer: 10.9 million
Explanation: In 2008, Memphis International Airport handled approximately 10,949,481 passengers.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a current passenger airline providing service from Memphis International Airport?
Answer: JetBlue Airways
Explanation: JetBlue Airways is not listed among the current passenger airlines providing service from Memphis International Airport.
Which airline held the largest market share at Memphis International Airport, according to data from December 2023 to November 2024?
Answer: Delta Air Lines
Explanation: Delta Air Lines held the largest market share at Memphis International Airport, with 23.39%, for the period of December 2023 to November 2024.
What was the total passenger count recorded at Memphis International Airport in 2010?
Answer: 10,003,186
Explanation: Memphis International Airport recorded a total passenger count of 10,003,186 in 2010.
During the attempted hijacking of FedEx Flight 705 in 1994, the perpetrator successfully took control of the aircraft.
Answer: False
Explanation: The crew of FedEx Flight 705 successfully subdued the hijacker, preventing him from taking control of the aircraft.
FedEx Express Flight 647 landed safely in 2003 after its landing gear collapsed upon arrival.
Answer: False
Explanation: FedEx Express Flight 647 did not land safely; its landing gear collapsed upon arrival, and the aircraft caught fire, although the crew escaped.
The Douglas C-47 crash in 1984 was attributed to engine failure resulting from a missing spark plug.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Douglas C-47 crash in 1984 was attributed to engine failure resulting from a missing spark plug.
The crew of FedEx Flight 705 successfully subdued the hijacker without external assistance.
Answer: True
Explanation: The crew of FedEx Flight 705 successfully subdued the hijacker without external assistance.
What transpired during the FedEx Flight 705 incident on April 7, 1994?
Answer: An attempted hijacking by a crew member was thwarted by the flight crew.
Explanation: During the FedEx Flight 705 incident on April 7, 1994, an attempted hijacking by a crew member was thwarted by the flight crew, who managed to subdue the perpetrator.
The modernization of Concourse B at Memphis International Airport was completed in February 2022, as part of a comprehensive renovation initiative.
Answer: True
Explanation: The modernization of Concourse B at Memphis International Airport was indeed completed in February 2022, forming part of a larger renovation project.
Concourse A is scheduled for demolition in 2025 to facilitate the construction of a new cargo processing facility.
Answer: False
Explanation: Concourse A is scheduled for demolition in 2025 to make way for a new administrative and baggage inspection building, not a cargo processing facility.
Concourse B underwent modernization, and its renovation was completed in February 2022.
Answer: True
Explanation: Concourse B underwent modernization, and its renovation was completed in February 2022.
The new building designated to replace Concourse A is intended for administrative and baggage inspection purposes.
Answer: True
Explanation: The new building planned to replace Concourse A is intended for administrative and baggage inspection purposes.
What was the projected cost of the major renovation project initiated in 2014, encompassing work on Concourses A, B, and C?
Answer: $114 million
Explanation: The major renovation project initiated in 2014 had a projected cost of $114 million.
Which concourse at Memphis International Airport is currently closed and scheduled for demolition in 2025?
Answer: Concourse A
Explanation: Concourse A at Memphis International Airport is currently closed and scheduled for demolition in 2025.
Which concourse is slated for demolition in 2025, to be succeeded by an administrative and baggage inspection building?
Answer: Concourse A
Explanation: Concourse A is slated for demolition in 2025 and will be succeeded by a new administrative and baggage inspection building.
The Memphis Air National Guard Base is co-located with Memphis International Airport and serves as the base for the 164th Airlift Wing.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Memphis Air National Guard Base is co-located with Memphis International Airport and serves as the base for the 164th Airlift Wing.
The 164th Airlift Wing operates C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 164th Airlift Wing operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, not C-5 Galaxy aircraft.
The Memphis Air National Guard Base is the home station for which military unit?
Answer: 164th Airlift Wing
Explanation: The Memphis Air National Guard Base is the home station for the 164th Airlift Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard.
What type of aircraft is operated by the 164th Airlift Wing?
Answer: Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Explanation: The 164th Airlift Wing operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.