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Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Frederick W. Smith International Airport is an international airport serving Memphis (Tennessee), United States. Its IATA code is MEM and its ICAO code is KMEM. It has 4 runways, the longest 3,389 m long.
- IATAMEM
- ICAOKMEM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MEM
- ICAO code
- KMEM
- City
- Memphis
- Region / province
- Tennessee
- Country / territory
- United States
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 35.0438° N, 89.9763° W
- Elevation
- 104 m (341 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Tell City (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,389 m (11,120 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18C/36C | 3,389 m11,120 ft | Concrete |
| 18R/36L | 2,841 m9,320 ft | Concrete |
| 18L/36R | 2,743 m9,000 ft | Concrete |
| 09/27 | 2,727 m8,946 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
14,019 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h
Hanoi (HAN)
13,541 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,623 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 33.830 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.750 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 125.200 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 124.150 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.650 MHz |
| POST | 138.950 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 122.200 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
| UNICOM UNIC | 122.950 MHz |
Air freight to and from Frederick W. Smith International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Memphis through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United States
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville International Airport | HSV | 296 km |
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | JAN | 304 km |
| Nashville International Airport | BNA | 322 km |
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | BHM | 339 km |
| St. Louis Lambert International Airport | STL | 413 km |
| Alexandria International Airport | AEX | 478 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Frederick W. Smith International Airport?
The IATA code of Frederick W. Smith International Airport is MEM and its ICAO code is KMEM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Frederick W. Smith International Airport located?
Frederick W. Smith International Airport is in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 35.0438° N, 89.9763° W and an elevation of 104 m (341 ft).
How far is Frederick W. Smith International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,623 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,541 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,019 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Frederick W. Smith International Airport?
The longest runway at Frederick W. Smith International Airport is 3,389 m (11,120 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 4 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Frederick W. Smith International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.