MEM
Memphis International Airport
Memphis · United StatesICAO KMEM
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is an airport serving Memphis, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 35° 2' 32.6" N, 89° 58' 36.1" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. With 32 direct destinations served by 15 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Destinations
32
Airlines
15
Elevation ft
341/ 104m
America/Chicago
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MEM
ICAO Code
KMEM
City
Memphis
Country
United States
Elevation
341 ft
Local Time
11:24 AM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:35.0424°
Longitude:-89.9767°
Popular Routes from MEM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 332 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 136 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 491 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 202 kg | View |
| DCA | Washington, United States | 762 mi | 1h 57m | short-haul | 313 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 872 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 358 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 431 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 177 kg | View |
| MCO | Orlando, United States | 684 mi | 1h 48m | short-haul | 281 kg | View |
| BWI | Baltimore, United States | 787 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 323 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 512 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 210 kg | View |
| HOU | Houston, United States | 484 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 199 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 468 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 192 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MEM
15 active airlines serving Memphis International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Pinnacle Airlines
9EUnited States
SeaPort Airlines
K5United States
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Memphis International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro Municipal Airport | JBR | Jonesboro | United States | 107 km |
| McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport | MKL | Jackson | United States | 115 km |
| Tupelo Regional Airport | TUP | Tupelo | United States | 140 km |
| Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field | LIT | Little Rock | United States | 208 km |
| Mid Delta Regional Airport | GLH | Greenville | United States | 196 km |
| Cape Girardeau Regional Airport | CGI | Cape Girardeau | United States | 245 km |
| Northwest Alabama Regional Airport | MSL | Muscle Shoals | United States | 219 km |
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | JAN | Jackson | United States | 303 km |
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ABRAberdeen
Abilene Regional Airport
ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
Akhiok Airport
AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 2' 32.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 89° 58' 36.1" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.042400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -89.976700
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:24 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 341 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 104 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Memphis International Airport?
The IATA code for Memphis International Airport is MEM, and its ICAO code is KMEM. The airport is located in Memphis, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from MEM?
There are 32 direct destinations available from Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States.
What airlines fly from MEM?
There are 15 airlines operating from MEM, including AeroMéxico, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, and more.
What timezone is Memphis International Airport in?
Memphis International Airport is in the America/Chicago timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Memphis International Airport?
Memphis International Airport sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level.
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