Airport information
- FAA LID
- TN18
- Coordinates
- 35.2043, -89.6667
- Elevation
- 340 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1963/10
- Distance from city
- 1 W
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 | 05:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
Plan a flight from TN18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,500 ft × 35 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 1,200 ft from threshold — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 400 ft from threshold — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM · Memphis | VORTAC | 117.50 | r053° / 19.3 NM |
| HLI · Holly Springs | VORTAC | 112.40 | r339° / 27.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TN18. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED THAT OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS; PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS APCH AT 901-842-8457.
Nearby airports
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 TN18 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 TN18
Richardson Strip (TN18) is an airport in Eads, TN, at 340 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TN18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TN18 have a control tower?
No. Richardson Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TN18?
Richardson Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TN18?
Richardson Strip is in Eads, TN, at an elevation of 340 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2043, -89.6667.
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