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 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 10:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
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
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 09: MALSR · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 18C: MALSR · 36C: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 18L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 36R: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 18R: MALSR · 36L: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
LEFT traffic
- Landing
- Rwy 09 · 093°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.95
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
8,946 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good) 09
- Heading
- 093° mag · 92° true
- Markings
- precision
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (MEM) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 27 ft, 1,243 ft from threshold, 607 ft L of centerline — 38:1 slope to clear
27
- Heading
- 273° mag · 272° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (JIM) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 50 ft, 1,707 ft from threshold, 662 ft R of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
Runway 18C/36C
11,120 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good) 18C
- Heading
- 180° mag · 179° true
- Markings
- precision
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.95 (SDU) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 64 ft, 2,593 ft from threshold, 804 ft R of centerline — 37:1 slope to clear
36C
- Heading
- 000° mag · 359° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 110.5 (TSE) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 36 ft, 1,849 ft from threshold, 745 ft L of centerline — 45:1 slope to clear
Runway 18L/36R
9,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good) 18L
- Heading
- 180° mag · 179° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.15 (EXS) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36R
- Heading
- 000° mag · 359° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 111.35 (MYO) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 101 ft, 2,780 ft from threshold, 739 ft R of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
Runway 18R/36L
9,320 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good) 18R
- Heading
- 180° mag · 179° true
- Markings
- precision
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (OOI) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Right
36L
- Heading
- 000° mag · 359° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ALSF2
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 108.9 (OHN) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 30 ft, 1,284 ft from threshold, 662 ft L of centerline — 36:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,946 ft | |
| 18C/36C | 11,120 ft | |
| 18L/36R | 9,000 ft | |
| 18R/36L | 9,320 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 33.83 | |
| APP | 119.1 | |
| ATIS | 127.75 | |
| CLD | 125.2 | CLNC DEL |
| DEP | 124.15 | |
| GND | 121.65 | |
| POST | 138.95 | ANG COMD POST |
| RDO | 122.2 | JACKSON RDO |
| TWR | 118.3 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM · Memphis | VORTAC | 117.50 | r010° / 1.8 NM |
| HLI · Holly Springs | VORTAC | 112.40 | r302° / 28.8 NM |
| GQE · Gilmore | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r122° / 30.6 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗Approaches24
- ILS RWY 09 ↗
- ILS RWY 18C ↗
- ILS RWY 18L ↗
- ILS RWY 18R ↗
- ILS RWY 27 ↗
- ILS RWY 36C ↗
- ILS RWY 36L ↗
- ILS RWY 36R ↗
- ILS RWY 36C CAT II/III ↗
- ILS RWY 36L CAT II/III ↗
- ILS RWY 36R CAT II/III ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 18L X ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 18R X ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 18C Y ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 18L Y ↗
- RNAV (RNP) RWY 18R Y ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 09 ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27 ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36C ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36R ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 18C Z ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 18L Z ↗
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 18R Z ↗
Departures
- AUTMN SIX (RNAV) ↗
- AUTMN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- AZONE SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- AZONE SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- BBKNG SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- BBKNG SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- BINKY SIX (RNAV) ↗
- BINKY SIX (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- CHLDR FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- CHLDR FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- CRSON SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- CRSON SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- DUCKZ FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- DUCKZ FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- ELVIS FOUR ↗
- ELVIS FOUR, CONT.1 ↗
- ELVIS FOUR, CONT.2 ↗
- GENEH SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- GENEH SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- GMBUD SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- GMBUD SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- GOETZ SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- GOETZ SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- GRRIZ FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- GRRIZ FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- HOTRD FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- HOTRD FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- JTEEE FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- JTEEE FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- NIKEI FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- NIKEI FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- OLEMS SIX (RNAV) ↗
- OLEMS SIX (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- PIEPE SIX (RNAV) ↗
- PIEPE SIX (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- SELPH SEVEN (RNAV) ↗
- SELPH SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
- ZUMIT FIVE (RNAV) ↗
- ZUMIT FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1 ↗
Arrivals
Minimums & Hot Spots
VFR sectional
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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About KMEM
Memphis International Airport (MEM · KMEM) is an airport in Memphis, TN, at 341 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 11,120 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMEM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KMEM have a control tower?
Yes. Memphis International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KMEM?
Memphis International Airport has 4 runways; the longest is 11,120 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KMEM?
Memphis International Airport is in Memphis, TN, at an elevation of 341 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0438, -89.9763.
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