Memphis International Airport (KMEM)
Large airport · Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Airport data
| Name | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMEM |
| IATA | MEM |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°2'38" W 89°58'35" 35.04384, -89.97634 |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,946 ft (2727 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18C/36C | 11,120 ft (3389 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 9,320 ft (2841 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Memphis International Airport at a glance
Memphis International Airport is a large airport in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, known to airline systems as MEM. The field elevation of 341 ft (104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMEM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 18C/36C — offers 11,120 ft (3389 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18C points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMEM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Memphis International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millington-Memphis Airport | KNQA | 36 km (19 NM) |
| University Oxford Airport | KUOX | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Arkansas International Airport | KBYH | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Jonesboro Municipal Airport | KJBR | 107 km (58 NM) |
| McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport | KMKL | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Memphis International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 341 ft field elevation of Memphis International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Memphis International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Memphis International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Memphis International Airport is KMEM, and its IATA code is MEM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Memphis International Airport above sea level?
Memphis International Airport sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Memphis International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.0438, -89.9763 — in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Millington-Memphis Airport, about 36 km away.
Does KMEM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMEM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Memphis International Airport?
Memphis International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 18C/36C, measures 11,120 ft (3389 m) with a CON surface.