Airports Near Collierville, Tennessee
Residents of Collierville, Tenn., and the surrounding area have their choice of local airports. From private airstrips to one of the South's largest aviation hubs, the airports near Collierville fill the needs of the population by providing flight training, recreation and transportation to destinations further afield.
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Memphis International Airport
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Located 30 minutes from Collierville, Memphis International Airport is the commercial air hub for southwest Tennessee. It has three terminals, with flights departing for destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Central America and Europe. The airport has four concrete runways between 9,000 and 11,120 feet in length and an FAA-controlled tower.
As of 2010, most major American carriers operated flights from Memphis, including Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways and United Airways. FedEx also has its global "Super Hub" at Memphis Airport, routing packages around the world via its fleet of cargo aircraft.
Memphis International Airport
2491 Winchester Road
Suite 113
Memphis, TN 38116
901-922-8000
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Olive Branch Airport
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Olive Branch Airport is a general aviation airport in Olive Branch, Miss. It is 20 minutes southwest of Collierville.
Olive Branch Airport is the busiest general use airport in the area, handling an average of 159 aircraft operations per day. With a 6,000-foot asphalt runway, the airport is also large enough to accommodate jets.
Olive Branch Airport
8000 Terminal Drive
Olive Branch, MS 38654
662-895-2978
Wolf River Airport
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Wolf River Airport is a privately-owned airport in Rossville, Tenn., 15 minutes west of Collierville. The airport has a 3,100-foot turf runway, as well as a hangar and tie-down services. It is a fairly active general aviation airport, averaging 20 aircraft operations per day.
Wolf River Airport
Wolf Port Way
Rossville, TN 38066
901-853-1558
Burkeen Field
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Burkeen Field is a private airport located close to residential homes in Collierville, Tenn. The field is named for its owner, James Burkeen. Burkeen Field is not open to the public and pilots must receive permission to land at the field.
Burkeen Field
10830 E. Shelby Drive
Collierville, TN 38017
901-853-7045
Pegasus Field Airport
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Pegasus Field Airport is a small airfield in Collierville, Tenn. Unlike other airports in the area, the 3,000-foot turf runway at Pegasus Field Airport is oriented in an east-west direction. The airport is private; permission must be granted before aircraft can land.
Pegasus Field Airport
Clay Pond Drive
Collierville, TN 38017
901-466-0575
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