Is CLEAR at MEM?
No — Memphis (MEM) does not have a CLEAR lane right now. CLEAR operates at more than 60 U.S. airports, but MEM is not one of them, so a CLEAR Plus membership will not speed you up here. The lane that does cut your MEM wait is TSA PreCheck — here is how to use it, and how the three programs compare.
Is CLEAR at MEM right now?
No — there is no CLEAR lane at MEM today. CLEAR runs at 60-plus U.S. airports, and Memphisis not on that list, so a CLEAR Plus membership earns you nothing here. Don’t pay for it on MEM’s account alone. We update this page if CLEAR opens a lane at MEM — the current airport list is at clearme.com.
The nearest airports with a CLEAR lane
If you already carry CLEAR Plus — or you are deciding whether to — these are the closest airports to Memphis where the membership actually works:
| Airport | From MEM |
|---|---|
| CLEAR at BNA — Nashville, TN | 200 mi |
| CLEAR at BHM — Birmingham, AL | 210 mi |
| CLEAR at STL — St. Louis, MO | 257 mi |
Straight-line distances. A CLEAR Plus membership works at every CLEAR airport, so it can still pay off if your trips route through one of these.
What gets you through MEM security faster instead
The lane that actually cuts your MEM wait is TSA PreCheck at MEM — the lighter screening where you keep your shoes, belt, and laptop packed. See how big the gap is on the live MEM TSA wait times board, where the standard wait is about 11 minutes and the PreCheck wait is about 4 minutes right now.
CLEAR, PreCheck, or Global Entry at MEM?
Three programs speed you up in different ways — and the first two stack. Here is the quick version:
| Program | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| TSA PreCheck | $76.75–$855 years | Most U.S. domestic flyers |
| Global Entry | $1205 years | International travelers (best value — it includes PreCheck) |
| CLEAR Plus | $209per year | Frequent flyers at CLEAR airports |
Want the deep dive? Read TSA PreCheck vs CLEAR and Global Entry vs TSA PreCheck. Flying internationally from MEM? Check Global Entry at MEM — it bundles PreCheck for not much more.
How CLEAR changes your Leave-By Time
A faster ID check only helps if it shortens the line you are actually in. Rather than guess, set your Leave-By Time: it folds the live MEM security wait, your drive with traffic, and the walk to your gate into one exact time to leave home — so you know when to leave today, not a rule of thumb.
Driving to MEM? Compare MEM airport parking and fold the lot and shuttle into the same Leave-By Time.
See also: is PreCheck open at MEM and how early to arrive at the airport.
Common questions about CLEAR at MEM
Is CLEAR at MEM?
No — MEM does not have a CLEAR lane right now. CLEAR runs at more than 60 U.S. airports, but Memphis is not one of them, so a CLEAR Plus membership will not speed you up here. The nearest airports with CLEAR lanes are BNA (200 miles away), BHM (210 miles away), STL (257 miles away).
What gets me through MEM security faster instead?
TSA PreCheck is the one to get at MEM: it is the lighter screening lane where you keep your shoes, belt, and laptop packed. Check the live MEM wait to see the PreCheck-vs-standard gap before you leave.
Will CLEAR come to MEM?
CLEAR keeps adding airports, so MEM could get a lane later — but plan around what is there today. We update this page when CLEAR opens at MEM.
Is a CLEAR membership still useful if I fly through MEM?
Only if you also fly through CLEAR airports. A CLEAR Plus membership works network-wide, so it can still pay off if MEM is just one stop on trips that also touch CLEAR hubs.