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Terminal & facilities
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A R5★ on Google
Airports / Tennessee / MEM
Large airport · MEM
Memphis International Airport.
Memphis, Tennessee · 341 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
6,584 ratings
3
Operators based
341
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Memphis, TennesseeELEV 341 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
6,584
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
341
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Memphis International Airport (KMEM / MEM) is a large commercial airport serving Memphis, Tennessee. Field elevation is 341 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MEM is a home base: AB Jets, Gen4Jets, and Hospital Wing (Memphis Medical Center Air Ambulance Service, Inc.) operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA, 19 nm), University Oxford Airport (UOX, 45 nm), and Arkansas International Airport (BYH, 55 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 11,120-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MEM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MEM to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KMEM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Memphis
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWhen it comes to southern hospitality, Signature-Memphis will provide warmth and quality service during your stay in America's Mid-South. Memphis' strong, diverse economy includes major distribution, agribusiness, manufacturing and high-tech businesses. The city where rock and roll got its start, this "Cotton Capital" of the Mid-South offers unmatched attractions.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2200L Call out available on request
- Unicom 129.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Wilson Air Center Memphis FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWilson Air Center is the only full-service, 24-hour FBO located at Memphis International Airport and home to one of the world’s first and largest aircraft arrival and departure canopies. A virtual landmark on KMEM, our aircraft canopy is your gateway to outstanding FBO service in the Memphis area.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours/day
- Unicom 129.27
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Some high-backed privacy seating, and counters with high-backed chairs for easy computer work and charging.”
Verena Aibel5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Several nice sit-down restaurants (pizza, burgers, fish, specialty coffees, cold specialty drinks, bars, souvenir shops, and self-service mini-markets.”
Verena Aibel5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Memphis International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMEM
IATA
MEM
FAA / Local
MEM
Elevation
341 ft
Coordinates
35.0438° N · 89.9763° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TN fields
state range 320–1,953 ft
At 341 ft, MEM sits lower than 93% of the 41 Tennessee fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 11,120 ft
- 18C/36C11,120 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 18R/36L9,320 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 18L/36R9,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 09/278,946 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,120 ft
MEM's 11,120 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmNQAMillington-Memphis AirportMillington
- 45nmUOXUniversity Oxford AirportOxford
- 55nmBYHArkansas International AirportBlytheville
- 58nmJBRJonesboro Municipal AirportJonesboro
- 62nmMKLMcKellar-Sipes Regional AirportJackson
- 76nmTUPTupelo Regional AirportTupelo
Location
Open the full mapKMEM · Memphis International Airport · Memphis, TN
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MEM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 174 nm | 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 367 nm | 1h 15m |
| Houston (HOU) | 421 nm | 1h 23m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 428 nm | 1h 24m |
| Austin (AUS) | 485 nm | 1h 32m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 644 nm | 1h 54m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 714 nm | 2h 4m |
| Miami (MIA) | 747 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MEM?
- Memphis International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,120 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MEM?
- Memphis International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 11,120 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MEM?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Memphis International Airport as a home base, including AB Jets, Gen4Jets, Hospital Wing (Memphis Medical Center Air Ambulance Service, Inc.). You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Memphis International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve MEM: Signature Flight Support Memphis and Wilson Air Center Memphis FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MEM?
- The closest alternate is Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA), about 19 nm away, followed by University Oxford Airport (UOX) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MEM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 15m (367 nm), Houston about 1h 23m (421 nm), Chicago about 1h 24m (428 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.