Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2M8
- Coordinates
- 35.2790, -89.9315
- Elevation
- 247 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON
- NOTAM facility
- MKL
- Attendance
- WED-SAT 0700-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1949/06
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:18 PM | 01:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
Plan a flight from 2M8
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 185°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,499 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 185° mag · 184° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 76 ft, 1,378 ft from threshold, 1376 ft R of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- 005° mag · 4° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 45 ft, 956 ft from threshold, 955 ft R of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Runway 18U/36U
1,600 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Poor)- Heading
- 183° mag · 182° true
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 30 ft, 475 ft from threshold, 87 ft R of centerline — 9:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- 003° mag · 2° true
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 96 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold, 217 ft L of centerline — 13:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,499 ft | |
| 18U/36U | 1,600 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 125.8 | MEMPHIS APP |
| DEP | 124.15 | MEMPHIS DEP |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM · Memphis | VORTAC | 117.50 | r008° / 16 NM |
| GQE · Gilmore | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r095° / 27.1 NM |
| HLI · Holly Springs | VORTAC | 112.40 | r322° / 37.3 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A (additive)
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY.
- FIXED WING GRASS AREA TKOF OR LNDG NA.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS APCH AT 901-842-8457.
- UNATNDD THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.
- CLSD INDEF.
- PLINE 970 FT FM RWY END; MKD WITH ORANGE BALLS.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 2M8 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 2M8
Charles W. Baker Airport (2M8) is an airport in Millington, TN, at 247 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,499 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2M8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2M8 have a control tower?
No. Charles W. Baker Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2M8?
Charles W. Baker Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,499 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2M8?
Charles W. Baker Airport is in Millington, TN, at an elevation of 247 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2790, -89.9315.
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