
Retail space at Memphis International Airport is stocked with local merchandise in preparation for the grand opening. The $245 million project at the Memphis International Airport is complete. The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with smart windows that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. The space is beautified with 61 different artworks representing 62 artists, all of which are from or connected to Memphis. (Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht)
The $245 million multi-year project at the Memphis International Airport is complete.
The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open the evening Tuesday at 5 p.m. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with “smart windows” that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. The space is beautified with 61 different artworks representing 62 artists, all of which are from or connected to Memphis.
Memphis International Airport

The $245 million project at the Memphis International Airport is complete. The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open Tuesday. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with smart windows that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. The space is beautified with 61 different artworks representing 62 artists, all of which are from or connected to Memphis. (Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht)

A stage where live music will performed. The $245 million project at the Memphis International Airport is complete. The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with smart windows that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. The space is beautified with 61 different artworks representing 62 artists, all of which are from or connected to Memphis. (Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht)

61 different artworks representing 62 artists, all of which are from or connected to Memphis, hangs through out the concourse. The $245 million project at the Memphis International Airport is complete. The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with smart windows that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. (Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht)

Finishing touches are being put on the $245 million project at the Memphis International Airport. The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with smart windows that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. The space is beautified with 61 different artworks representing 62 artists, all of which are from or connected to Memphis. (Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht)

The $245 million project at the Memphis International Airport is complete. The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with smart windows that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. The space is beautified with 61 different artworks representing 62 artists, all of which are from or connected to Memphis. (Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht)

A pet relief area. The $245 million project at the Memphis International Airport is complete. The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with smart windows that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. The space is beautified with 61 different artworks representing 62 artists, all of which are from or connected to Memphis. (Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht)

Each seat has a wireless Iphone charger and cup holder. The $245 million project at the Memphis International Airport is complete. The modernized and newly renovated B Concourse will officially open on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Departing flights will begin operations at the new concourse on Wednesday, February 16. In addition to updated retail, and food/beverage operations the redesign includes the addition of wider corridors, moving walkways, larger boarding areas, higher ceilings and increased natural lighting with smart windows that tint according to the level of light coming into the space. (Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht)
Other features include additional lounge areas, a children’s play area, air conditioned jet bridges, a stage in the Rotunda area to offer area musicians an opportunity to perform and even a pet relief area.

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