Tennessee, United States — Airports
Memphis International
- Airport Code
- MEM
- Full Airport Name
- Memphis International Airport
- Location
- The airport is situated eight miles (12km) south of Memphis city center.
- Time Zone
- GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 901 922 8000.
- Ground Transport
- Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) public buses leave regularly for the city center from a bus station near Terminal C, and there are also services to many out-of-town destinations. Taxis are available outside the terminal building. Car rental companies are represented at the airport; free telephones are available in the baggage claim areas to phone for a complimentary shuttle service to take passengers to the desired rental car company.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies represented at the airport are Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Enterprise and Thrifty. A shuttle bus takes passengers to the car rental pick-up area from outside the baggage reclaim area; free telephones are available in the baggage claim areas to phone for a complimentary shuttle service to take passengers to the desired rental car company.
- Airport Taxis
- Taxis are available outside terminal B baggage claim area at the ground level. A taxi from the airport to the city center will cost about US$23 and take approximately 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Passengers may negotiate the fare for destinations outside of the city limits.
- Airport Facilities
- There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafes and a variety of shops, including an Elvis gift shop. The International Travel Insurance and Business Service Center, located by Ticket Lobby B, provides a variety of services to business travelers including foreign currency and travelers check exchange, travel insurance and fax and photocopy services. 24-hour ATMs are located in Ticket Lobby B next to the Aviation Historical Room and American Express has an Express Cash Machine for travelers checks located in Concourse B. Disabled facilities at the airport are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
- Car Parking
- There is a three-level parking garage across the terminal driveway that offers two areas of parking: Short-term is for stays of a few minutes to a few hours and long-term is for overnight or extended stays. A free shuttle service is available between the long-term lots and the Terminal Building.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.mscaa.com
Nashville International
- Airport Code
- BNA
- Full Airport Name
- Nashville International Airport
- Location
- The airport is situated eight miles (12km) southeast of downtown Nashville.
- Time Zone
- GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 615 275 1675.
- Ground Transport
- All transport facilities, both public and private, can be found on the ground transportation level entrance to the passenger terminal building. There are a number of bus and hotel shuttle services offering transport to surrounding destinations. Bus 18 services downtown Nashville from the airport. Taxis are also available 24 hours.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies represented at Nashville International Airport include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.
- Airport Facilities
- There are extensive facilities at the airport including a bank, ATMs and postal services. There are numerous restaurants, from grab-and-go foods to fine dining, as well as several shops. The airport also has art exhibitions and live music performances on the ticketing level, a children's play area, a meditation area and a massage bar, where professional massage therapists offer seated chair massages. Smoking is permitted in designated lounges located on A, B and C Concourses and outside the terminal building on all three levels. A business center, in front of the C/D Checkpoint at Wright Travel, offers fax, photocopy and Internet services. There are good facilities for the disabled; those with special requirements should contact their airline in advance.
- Car Parking
- Short and long-term parking is available at the airport. Economy parking is 20 minutes from the terminal and is linked by a free bus. A valet parking service operates from the Ground Transportation Level.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.flynashville.com
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