Airport information
- FAA LID
- TN99
- Coordinates
- 35.1365, -89.6547
- Elevation
- 333 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2020/12
- Distance from city
- 19 E
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 | 08:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
Plan a flight from TN99
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
2,990 ft · Turf- Heading
- 88° true
- Heading
- 268° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 2,990 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM · Memphis | VORTAC | 117.50 | r065° / 17.7 NM |
| HLI · Holly Springs | VORTAC | 112.40 | r338° / 23.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TN99. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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 TN99 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 TN99
Nelson Airfield (TN99) is an airport in Memphis, TN, at 333 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,990 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TN99, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TN99 have a control tower?
No. Nelson Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TN99?
Nelson Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,990 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TN99?
Nelson Airfield is in Memphis, TN, at an elevation of 333 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.1365, -89.6547.
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