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Germantown, TN

Germantown is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,333 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 40,128 in 2024, making it the 23rd-most populous city in Tennessee.

Type CityPopulation 41,333

Why go

  • City in Tennessee, United States.
  • Served by Argonaut Airstrip.

History

Germantown is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,333 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 40,128 in 2024, making it the 23rd-most populous city in Tennessee. It was given a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence in 2019.

Airports

Memphis International Airport (MEM) 11 mi to the centre
2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 32 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Orlando… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 32 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA) 20 mi to the centre
Millington, TN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Olive Branch Airport (OLV) 7.2 mi to the centre
Olive Branch, MS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fayette County Airport 24 mi to the centre
Somerville, TN, US
Outdoor
Argonaut Airstrip 6 mi to the centre
Collierville, TN, US
Outdoor
Burkeen Field 6.3 mi to the centre
Collierville, TN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Argonaut Airstrip; 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Germantown, TN. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Jet card, charter · Partner fleet · Jet cards and on-demand charter from Boston.