Airport code
MEM — Memphis International Airport
MEM is the IATA code for Memphis International Airport, an airport serving Memphis, United States. Its ICAO code is KMEM, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 35.0424, -89.9767 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 341 ft (104 m).
Overview
About Memphis International Airport
Memphis International Airport is a civil–military airport located seven miles (11 km) southeast of downtown Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. It is the primary international airport serving Memphis. It covers 3,900 acres (1,600 ha) and has four runways.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MEM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KMEM |
| Airport name | Memphis International Airport |
| City | Memphis |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 35.0424 |
| Longitude | -89.9767 |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 4 |
| Longest runway | 11,120 ft (3,389 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Memphis International Airport?
The IATA code for Memphis International Airport is MEM.
What is the ICAO code for Memphis International Airport?
The ICAO code for Memphis International Airport is KMEM.
Where is MEM airport located?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is located in Memphis, United States.
What time zone is MEM in?
Memphis International Airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to MEM?
The nearest airport to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) in Jonesboro, about 107 km away.
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