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Frederick W Smith International/Memphis (MEM)
Memphis, TN · ICAO KMEM
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 79°F
- Observed 10/30/2026, 12:54 PM CDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 71.3%
- 2,104 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 2.1%
Is MEM delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/30/2026, 1:15 PM CDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at MEM
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 79°F
- Dew point
- 52°F
- Wind
- From the NE at 5 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 18,000 ft
- Pressure
- 30.19 inHg
- Flight category
- VFR (visual flight rules)
Observed 10/30/2026, 12:54 PM CDT at KMEM (MEM). Raw report: METAR KMEM 301754Z 04004KT 10SM BKN180 BKN220 26/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02610111 10267 20150 58016 $
MEM on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at MEM, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL) | 401 | 86.8% | 0.5% | 11 min |
| Southwest Airlines Co. (WN) | 361 | 78.9% | 0.0% | 13 min |
| Republic Airline (YX) | 296 | 73.3% | 7.8% | 20 min |
| SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO) | 291 | 78.4% | 1.0% | 21 min |
| American Airlines Inc. (AA) | 256 | 80.9% | 0.8% | 14 min |
| Envoy Air (MQ) | 174 | 77.0% | 0.6% | 26 min |
| PSA Airlines Inc. (OH) | 163 | 59.5% | 6.1% | 40 min |
| United Air Lines Inc. (UA) | 112 | 76.8% | 0.9% | 19 min |
| Allegiant Air (G4) | 29 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Frontier Airlines Inc. (F9) | 22 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from MEM
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$473.72 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +17.8% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
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Frequently asked questions
- Is MEM airport delayed today?
- As of 10/30/2026, 1:15 PM CDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at MEM. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at MEM?
- In August 2026, 71.3% of 2,104 scheduled arrivals at MEM landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from MEM?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at MEM included Delta Air Lines Inc, Southwest Airlines Co, Republic Airline, SkyWest Airlines Inc, American Airlines Inc, Envoy Air. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at MEM?
- The longest runway at Frederick W Smith International/Memphis is runway 18C/36C, 11,120 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near MEM?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Millington/Memphis (NQA, 22 mi), University-Oxford (UOX, 52 mi), Jackson Regional (MKL, 71 mi), Tupelo Regional (TUP, 87 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics