Frederick W. Smith International Airport frequencies
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM · KMEM) in Memphis, TN is a towered field, staffed 24 hours. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it, from the first call to the handoff on climb out. · Open on the map
All of Frederick W. Smith International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherBefore taxi Memphis
- ATIS 127.75
- A recorded loop of the field's weather, active runway and any notices, updated hourly or whenever conditions change. Listen before your first call, and tell the controller which letter you have so they do not read it to you again.
- ASOS/AWOS 127.75
- An automated weather station reading the field conditions aloud — wind, visibility, ceiling, temperature and altimeter. It replaces ATIS at a field with no controller to record one. Get the altimeter setting before you descend below the transition altitude.
- Clearance 125.2
- Clearance delivery issues your IFR clearance, and at busier fields your VFR departure instructions and squawk code. Call before you request taxi, with the ATIS letter and your intended direction of flight.
Taxi & takeoff Memphis
- Ground 121.0 (RWY 09/27), 121.65 (RWY 18R/36L), 121.9 (RWY 18L/36R, 18C/36C)
- Ground control owns every taxiway and inactive runway on the field. Call for taxi with your position and destination on the field. You need an explicit clearance to cross any runway, including one that is not in use.
- Tower 118.3 (RWY 09/27), 119.7 (RWY 18L/36R, 18C/36C), 128.425 (RWY 18R/36L)
- Tower owns the active runways and the surrounding surface area. Call before entering the surface area inbound, and hold short until you are cleared to take off or to cross.
Departure Memphis
- Departure 124.15 (356-175 · AZONE · BBKNG · CRSON +4 more departures), 124.65 (176-355 · AUTMN · BINKY · CHLDR +8 more departures)
- Departure control is the radar facility working aircraft climbing out of the area. Tower hands you off after takeoff. Check in with your altitude leaving and your assigned altitude.
Arrival Memphis
- Approach 119.1 (176-355 · initial contact), 125.8 (356-175 · initial contact)
- Approach control is the radar facility sequencing arrivals into the area. Call inbound for flight following or an instrument approach, with your position, altitude and request.
Also
- UNICOM 122.95
- A ground station run by the FBO rather than the FAA, for fuel, parking and airport services. Use it for services. Where the field has no separate CTAF, the same frequency doubles as the advisory frequency.
- Emergency 121.5
- 121.5 is the international emergency and distress frequency, monitored continuously. Declare on it if you are in trouble, and monitor it as a second radio when you have one free.
By procedure & sector (17 more)
| 119.1 | CLASS B (176-355) |
|---|---|
| 120.925 | FINAL |
| 124.15 | AZONE DP, BBKNG DP, CRSON DP, GENEH DP, GMBUD DP, GOETZ DP, SELPH DP |
| 124.65 | AUTMN DP, BINKY DP, CHLDR DP, DUCKZ DP, GRRIZ DP, HOTRD DP, JTEEE DP, NIKEI DP, OLEMS DP, PIEPE DP, ZUMIT DP |
| 125.8 | CLASS B (356-175) |
| 126.05 | FINAL (RWY 09/27) |
| 126.7 | FINAL |
| 138.1 | ANG COMD POST |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 257.8 | LCL/P |
| 263.6 | FINAL |
| 284.7 | AUTMN DP, BINKY DP, CHLDR DP, DEP/P (176-355), DUCKZ DP, GRRIZ DP, HOTRD DP, JTEEE DP, NIKEI DP, OLEMS DP, PIEPE DP, ZUMIT DP |
| 291.6 | APCH/P IC (176-355), CLASS B (176-355) |
| 338.3 | APCH/P IC (356-175), CLASS B (356-175) |
| 353.45 | ANG COMD POST |
| 379.2 | GND/P |
| 385.45 | AZONE DP, BBKNG DP, CRSON DP, DEP/P (356-175), GENEH DP, GMBUD DP, GOETZ DP, SELPH DP |
Every KMEM frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 127.75 |
|---|---|
| ASOS/AWOS | 127.75 |
| Clearance | 125.2 |
| Ground | 121.0 (RWY 09/27), 121.65 (RWY 18R/36L), 121.9 (RWY 18L/36R, 18C/36C) |
| Tower | 118.3 (RWY 09/27), 119.7 (RWY 18L/36R, 18C/36C), 128.425 (RWY 18R/36L) |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 119.1 · 176-355 · initial contact |
| Approach | 125.8 · 356-175 · initial contact |
| Departure | 124.15 · 356-175 · AZONE · BBKNG · CRSON +4 more departures |
| Departure | 124.65 · 176-355 · AUTMN · BINKY · CHLDR +8 more departures |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KMEM?
Frederick W. Smith International Airport tower is 118.3 (RWY 09/27), 119.7 (RWY 18L/36R, 18C/36C), 128.425 (RWY 18R/36L), calling "Memphis Tower". The tower is staffed 24 hours.
What is the ground frequency at KMEM?
Ground control at Frederick W. Smith International Airport is 121.0 (RWY 09/27), 121.65 (RWY 18R/36L), 121.9 (RWY 18L/36R, 18C/36C). You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the ATIS frequency at KMEM?
ATIS at Frederick W. Smith International Airport is 127.75. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KMEM?
Approach for Frederick W. Smith International Airport is 119.1, working as "Memphis" (176-355 · initial contact). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KMEM?
Clearance delivery at Frederick W. Smith International Airport is 125.2. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KMEM
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.