Is there a ground stop at Memphis (MEM) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 06:21 UTC there is no ground stop at MEM. This page updates every minute.

How often does MEM have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at MEM in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at MEM?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles MEM?

MEM is in the airspace of Memphis Center (ZME), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting MEM right now?

There are no weather alerts for the MEM area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 200° 5 kt · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Memphis (MEM)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Little Rock (LIT, 129 mi), Nashville (BNA, 200 mi) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM, 210 mi). In the last 90 days BNA had 5 ground stops.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Memphis (MEM) delays and ground stop status

Memphis, TN · in Memphis Center (ZME) airspace

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There is no ground stop at MEM as of Oct 15, 06:21 UTC.

Memphis (MEM, ICAO KMEM) serves Memphis, TN and sits in Memphis Center (ZME) airspace. Local time there is Thu, 1:39 AM CDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at MEM in the last 90 days, while 790 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts MEM among the quieter airports. Nearby, BNA had 5.

No ground stop at MEM right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 06:21 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind 200° 5 kt · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

No notable factors expected to disrupt flights at Memphis over the next 12 hours

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Weather at MEM

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind 200° 5 kt · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR KMEM 150554Z 20005KT 10SM FEW210 25/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02500161 10278 20250 403110250 58002 $

Observed Oct 15, 05:54 UTC (KMEM)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Clear and calm tonight, breezier early Friday morning

Minor impact

Now: Clear skies with a light breeze around 6 mph and visibility over 10 miles.

Later: Conditions stay fair through Thursday with breezes picking up to about 12 mph by late morning. Early Friday, around 5 AM to 7 AM, winds may gust near 21 mph with a few clouds around 7,000 feet.

Gusty winds around 21 mph early Friday morning could cause minor delays

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for MEM

Model forecast in local time (CDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now76°56%
2 AM75°5G115%
3 AM75°6G142%
4 AM74°5G122%
5 AM73°5G102%
6 AM72°6G122%
7 AM71°6G152%
8 AM73°5G152%
9 AM80°8G141%
10 AM84°91%
11 AM88°90%
12 PM91°90%
1 PM93°90%
2 PM94°100%
3 PM94°100%
4 PM94°90%
5 PM93°90%
6 PM89°6G120%
7 PM82°51%
8 PM80°51%
9 PM78°61%
10 PM77°6G111%
11 PM76°6G131%
12 AM75°6G151%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodaySunny · wind to 10 kt71° / 94°
FriSunny · wind to 16 kt53° / 75°
SatSunny · wind to 11 kt48° / 69°

Sunrise 7:06 AM Sunset 6:25 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for MEM, valid 15/0600Z to 16/1200Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–1500Z
VRB04KT · 6+ mi · FEW 5,000, SCT 10,000
VFR
15/1500Z–0000Z · From
22010KT · 6+ mi · FEW 5,000
VFR
16/0000Z–1000Z · From
21006KT · 6+ mi · FEW 5,000, SCT 10,000
VFR
16/1000Z–1200Z · From
26010G18KT · 6+ mi · SCT 2,500, BKN 7,000
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

MEM history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at MEM

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for MEM (TAF)

Issued 15/0520Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/1200Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–1500Z	Base	VFR	VRB04KT	6+ mi	FEW 5,000, SCT 10,000	—
15/1500Z–0000Z	From	VFR	22010KT	6+ mi	FEW 5,000	—
16/0000Z–1000Z	From	VFR	21006KT	6+ mi	FEW 5,000, SCT 10,000	—
16/1000Z–1200Z	From	VFR	26010G18KT	6+ mi	SCT 2,500, BKN 7,000	—

TAF KMEM 150520Z 1506/1612 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 FM151500 22010KT P6SM FEW050 FM160000 21006KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 FM161000 26010G18KT P6SM SCT025 BKN070

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Other airports in Memphis Center

BNANashville LITLittle Rock

About Memphis

MEM at a glance

IATA / FAA code: MEM
ICAO code: KMEM
Location: Memphis, TN, United States
Coordinates: 35.0424° N, 89.9767° W
Time zone: America/Chicago · now Thu, 1:39 AM CDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Memphis Center (ZME)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near MEM

Straight-line distance from MEM

LIT Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
129 mi
208 km
BNA Nashville
Nashville, TN · live ground stop status · 5 ground stops in 90 days
200 mi
322 km
BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
Birmingham, AL · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
210 mi
339 km

MEM ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Memphis (MEM) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:21 UTC there is no ground stop at MEM. This page updates every minute.
How often does MEM have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at MEM in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at MEM?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles MEM?: MEM is in the airspace of Memphis Center (ZME), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting MEM right now?: There are no weather alerts for the MEM area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 200° 5 kt · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Memphis (MEM)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Little Rock (LIT, 129 mi), Nashville (BNA, 200 mi) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM, 210 mi). In the last 90 days BNA had 5 ground stops.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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