The Millington-Memphis Airport is a world-class airport serving travelers in the greater Memphis area. Located 20 minutes from Downtown Memphis on I-269, the Millington-Memphis Airport is the convenient choice for hassle-free travel in the area. The Airport has an 8,000 foot runway capable of accommodating aircraft as large as the Boeing 777, and has served as the designated alternate for FedEx for over 20 years. Founded in 1993, the Millington Airport Authority oversees governance and growth of the facility.