SPECIAL NEEDS
Medical
Dorothy L. Bobbitt Health
Station - Health Station is open to the
traveling public, as well as all Airport employees for
illnesses, minor injuries, accidents and any emergencies that
may occur. A registered nurse is available daily Monday through Friday
from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This Health Station is affiliated with
the University of Tennessee.
Automatic External Defibrillators
(AEDs) - Memphis International Airport has 25 AEDs
that are connected to the alarm systems and are installed in the
three (3) terminals here at the Airport
(See
Red Hearts on Terminal Directory Map). There are additional
AEDs under the control of Airport Staff located in the following
areas:
- Police - Communications
- Operations - Health Station
Memphis International Airport has an on-Airport Memphis Fire
Department ambulance. Also, there are numerous trauma kits
located throughout the Airport. Two (2) emergency trailers,
fully stocked with medical supplies for mass casualty incident
response are also housed on Airport property.
A simulated emergency-type drill is held annually in order to
help all Airport employees hone their skills in preparation to
assist with any type of emergency involving the Airport and/or
surrounding community, such as airplane crashes, etc. |
Parenting
| All restrooms (Men's & Women's) are equipped with
baby changing tables, one restroom has a Nursery with a rocking
chair and a baby crib. This restroom is located in the main
terminal, close to Backyard Burger. |
Handicapped
Access
Parking -
There
is designated, clearly
marked handicapped parking available and there
is no charge for handicap parking provided that you have a
"hang tag" or appropriately designated license
plate. On the blank side of your parking ticket- please
write your "hang tag" handicap permit number, the
expiration date, your license
plate number, your drivers license number, home telephone
number, and your signature. Please hand it to the person
in the booth upon exiting. These
parking spaces are located as follows:
- Lower Level has 28 handicapped spaces in short term only.
- Ground Level has 18 handicapped spaces in short term only.
- Upper Level has 8 handicapped spaces in short term only.
- Handicapped Parking is also available for the traveling
public along the passenger drive in arrivals and departures.
Upper Level has 3 spaces and Lower Level has 4 spaces.
Elevators -
Elevators are located in all three (3) Terminals (A, B and C) as
follows:
- Terminal A - Elevator is located in Delta Baggage Claim
area (West side), through double doors.
- Terminal B - Elevator is located on Main Terminal, Ticket
Level, behind Arby's.
- Terminal B - Elevators are located on both sides of
the main terminal.
- Terminal C - Elevator is located in American Baggage Claim
(East side), through single door.
Wheelchairs -
Wheelchairs are available by contacting Skycaps through the
various Airlines. Skycaps will also assist with luggage and any
other packages.
All restrooms are equipped for Handicapped Accessibility.
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Telephones
Telephones accommodating the hearing-impaired (TDD) are
located in several areas throughout the Airport. The TDD
locations are as follows:
- Gate A25 Telephone No. 396-8706
- Gate B7 North Telephone No. 346-9469
- Main Terminal (Near Cinnabon) Telephone No. 398-1652
- Main Terminal (Near Gameroom) Telephone No. 398-1370
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