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Memphis International Airport

MEM · KMEM · Memphis, TN · 341 ft elevation · var 1W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMEM / MEM
Coordinates
35.0438, -89.9763
Elevation
341 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JACKSON
NOTAM facility
MEM
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1937/08
Distance from city
3 S

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:16 AM10:16Z
Sunrise05:46 AM10:46Z
Sunset08:17 PM01:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:47 PM01:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:47 PM → 05:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:17 PM → 04:46 AM

Plan a flight from KMEM

Runway 09/27

8,946 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

09
Heading
093° mag · 92° true
Markings
precision
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS
Traffic pattern
Left
27
Heading
273° mag · 272° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18C/36C

11,120 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

18C
Heading
180° mag · 179° true
Markings
precision
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS
Traffic pattern
Left
36C
Heading
000° mag · 359° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 18L/36R

9,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

18L
Heading
180° mag · 179° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left
36R
Heading
000° mag · 359° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18R/36L

9,320 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k, Double dual tandem 1120k.

18R
Heading
180° mag · 179° true
Markings
precision
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument approach
ILS
Traffic pattern
Right
36L
Heading
000° mag · 359° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument approach
ILS/DME
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
APP33.83
APP119.1
ATIS127.75
CLD125.2CLNC DEL
DEP124.15
GND121.65
POST138.95ANG COMD POST
RDO122.2JACKSON RDO
TWR118.3
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MEM · MemphisVORTAC117.50r010° / 1.8 NM
HLI · Holly SpringsVORTAC112.40r302° / 28.8 NM
GQE · GilmoreVOR-DME113.00r122° / 30.6 NM

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Approaches

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive), A++
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
MEMPHIS SHELBY CNTY ARPT AUTH
2491 WINCHESTER RD., MEMPHIS, TN
901-922-8000
Manager
TERRY BLUE
2491 WINCHESTER RD., SUITE 113, MEMPHIS, TN
901-922-8000

Remarks FAA

  • INDEX D ARFF EQUIP H24.
  • ANG RAMP OFFL BUS ONLY; PPR - V966-8131. TSNT ACFT RQR FOLLOW ME ASSIST ENTERING ANG RAMP.
  • HELI OPS TO/FM TRML BLDG NA.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
  • TWY N NORTH OF TWY V, TWY C NORTH OF TWY V, TWY S NORTH OF TWY V AND TWY V WEST OF TWY N DESIGNATED AS NON-MOVEMENT AREAS.
  • LRG & HVY EBND ACFT ON TWY V FOR RWY 27 HOLD SHORT AT MNM THRUST AREA SIGN.
  • PPR FOR TAXI CLNC ON TWY N NORTH OF TWY V, TWY S NORTH TWY V & TWY C NORTH OF TWY V - FEDEX RAMP ATCT 131.5.
  • TWY V BTN SPOT 7W & RWY 27 RSTR TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 171 FT 6 IN OR LESS.
  • TWY V BTN TWY S & Y RSTR TO ACFT WITH TAIL HEIGHT 65 FT 10 IN OR LESS.
  • ANG-PPR DSN 726-7131/7505, C901-291-7131/7505. MIL RAMP OPS 1400-0400Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD ALTN MON & HOL. MIL RAMP CLSD OUTSIDE OF PUB HR WITHOUT OG/CC APVL DSN 726-7557, C901-291-7557. TSNT ACFT MAINT NOT AVBL. REFUEL SVC FOR OTR THAN C17 ACFT RQR QUALIFIED CREW CHIEF OR CREWMEMBERS. NON-C17 ACFT SUPPORT PRVDD BY CONTRACT FBO ON FLD. SECURITY AVBL 24 HRS, DSN 726-7101, C901-291-7101. COMD POST DSN 726-7148/7311/7312, C901-291-7148/7311/7312. OPR 1230-0430Z++ MON-FRI, CLSD ALTN MON AND HOL DUE TO ALTN WORK SCHED. AFLD MGR DOES NOT ISSUE OR STORE COMSEC FOR TRAN CRES. TMPRY STOR OF CLASSIFIED MATERIALS UP TO TOP SECRET AT COMD POST.
  • CTC RAMP CONTROL 121.8 FOR ENTRY ON ANG RAMP. ANG FREQS 138.95 353.45. AFT HR CTC COMMAND POST - DSN 726-7148; C901-291-7311/7312 OR SECURITY FORCES - DSN 726-7101; C901-291-7101/7133.
  • HOLD SHORT INSTRN READ BACK RQR.
  • BASH PHASE II APR-MAY & AUG-OCT; CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND NOT ON ATIS.
  • PPR FOR TAXI CLNC FM N & S CARGO RAMP PRKG - 121.9.
  • COMMUNICATIONS-ANG COMD POST: RADIO CALL GRACELAND OPS.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT. SUCCESSIVE AND/OR SIMUL DEP APVD ON RWY 36L-18R & RWY 36C-18C OR RWY 36L-18R & RWY 36R-18L WITH COURSE DVRGNC NO LATER THAN 2.27 NM FROM RWY END.
  • ANG: PPR 24 HR PN RQR; OFFL BUS ONLY.
  • AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPANS GREATER THAN 118 FEET RESTRICTED FROM TAXIING ON TWY J NORTH OF TWY U.
  • ANG-ATIS INFO RPRTS BIRD ACT H24.
  • MIL: MIL RAMP OPS AT REDUCED ARFF, DOWNGRADED TO YELLOW.
  • TWY N BTN TWY M & TWY M7 CLSD TO WINGSPAN MORE THAN 171.5 FT EXC TAX SPEED LESS THAN 15 MPH.
  • MEM AD AP ALL SAFETY AREA NOT STD GRADING.
  • MIL: ANG - HAZ1.1 & 1.2 NOT ALLOWED ON MSCAA OR TANG.
  • SINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
  • SINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
  • SINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
  • PCR VALUE: 1253/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 1253/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 1207/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 1253/R/C/W/T
  • A-GEAR: ENGRD MTRL EMAS 316 FT LEN 178 FT WID DEP END RWY 18R.
  • ALSF2 UNMNTD.

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