Large airport · Memphis, United States
Frederick W. Smith International Airport
It is the primary airport serving Memphis. Its IATA code is MEM. Its ICAO code is KMEM. It has 4 runways, longest 11,120 ft (ASP). Elevation 341 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Memphis, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MEM |
| ICAO code | KMEM |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 11,120 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 341 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.0438° N, 89.9763° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Frederick W. Smith International Airport is known for
It is the primary airport serving Memphis.
History
The airport opened in 1929. In 1973, Federal Express established its main hub at the airport. Memphis also served as a passenger hub from 1985 to 2013.
Official website: https://flymemphis.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Old Forest State Natural Area · United States · 7.1 miles away
- T. O. Fuller State Park · United States · 8.7 miles away
- Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park · United States · 21.2 miles away
- Hatchie Scenic River · United States · 35.4 miles away
- Hampson Archeological Museum State Park · United States · 36.6 miles away
- Parkin Mounds · United States · 36.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Olive Branch Airport
11.6 miles awayWest Memphis Municipal Airport
15.9 miles awayMillington-Memphis Airport
22.4 miles awayTunica Municipal Airport
32.5 miles awayForrest City Municipal Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Frederick W. Smith International Airport?
It is the primary airport serving Memphis.
What is the airport code for Frederick W. Smith International Airport?
Frederick W. Smith International Airport — its IATA code is MEM and its ICAO code is KMEM.
Where is Frederick W. Smith International Airport located?
Frederick W. Smith International Airport serves Memphis, United States. Its coordinates are 35.0438° N, 89.9763° W.
What is the history of Frederick W. Smith International Airport?
The airport opened in 1929. In 1973, Federal Express established its main hub at the airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3675
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.