Airport code

MEM Airport Code, Memphis International Airport

MEM is the IATA code for Memphis International Airport, the main international gateway for Memphis, United States. Airlines and booking systems use MEM, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KMEM. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 35.04° N, 89.98° W.

City
Memphis
Continent
North America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
35.04384, -89.97634
Elevation
341 ft
Runways
4
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Memphis airport code?

The airport code for Memphis International Airport is MEM. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KMEM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 284 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code KMEM begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Where is MEM?

Memphis International Airport serves Memphis, United States. It is close to sea level at 341 ft (104 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at MEM

It has 4 runways. The longest is 11,120 ft (3.39 km), designated 18C/36C.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Memphis?

The IATA airport code for Memphis International Airport in Memphis is MEM. Its ICAO code is KMEM.

What is the 3-letter code for Memphis?

The 3-letter IATA code for Memphis International Airport in Memphis is MEM.

What airport is MEM?

MEM is Memphis International Airport, located in Memphis, United States.

What country is MEM in?

MEM (Memphis International Airport) is in United States.

Where is MEM airport located?

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is in Memphis, United States, at coordinates 35.04384, -89.97634.

What is the ICAO code for Memphis International Airport?

The ICAO code for Memphis International Airport is KMEM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code MEM.

What is the difference between MEM and KMEM?

MEM is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KMEM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Memphis International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in United States and the wider region:

Popular routes from MEM

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