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Memphis International Airport

Memphis, TennesseeElevation 341 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

4 runways · longest 11,120 ft

18C/36C
Dimensions
11,120 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 18C179°T
Landing length (LDA)11,120 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA11,120 / 11,120 / 11,120 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36C359°T
Landing length (LDA)10,715 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA11,120 / 11,120 / 10,715 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
18L/36R
Dimensions
9,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 18L179°T
Landing length (LDA)9,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,000 / 9,000 / 9,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 36R359°T
Landing length (LDA)9,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,000 / 9,000 / 9,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
18R/36L
Dimensions
9,320 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 18R179°T
Landing length (LDA)9,320 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,320 / 9,320 / 9,320 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternRight
RWY 36L359°T
Landing length (LDA)9,320 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,320 / 9,320 / 9,320 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
09/27
Dimensions
8,946 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0992°T
Landing length (LDA)8,946 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,946 / 8,946 / 8,946 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27272°T
Landing length (LDA)8,946 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,946 / 8,946 / 8,946 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Memphis International Airport is in Memphis, Tennessee. Field elevation 341 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerTERRY BLUE
Manager phone901-922-8000
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMEM / MEM
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)JACKSON
RegionTennessee
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.0438, -89.9763
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

33.83
APP
APP
119.1
APP
APP
127.75
ATIS
ATIS
125.2
CLNC DEL
CLD
124.15
DEP
DEP
121.65
GND
GND
138.95
ANG COMD POST
POST
122.2
JACKSON RDO
RDO
118.3
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›LRG & HVY EBND ACFT ON TWY V FOR RWY 27 HOLD SHORT AT MNM THRUST AREA SIGN.
›ALSF2 UNMNTD.
›A-GEAR: ENGRD MTRL EMAS 316 FT LEN 178 FT WID DEP END RWY 18R.
›SINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
›HOLD SHORT INSTRN READ BACK RQR.
›PCR VALUE: 1253/R/C/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 1253/R/C/W/T
›SINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
›BASH PHASE II APR-MAY & AUG-OCT; CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND NOT ON ATIS.
›ANG RAMP OFFL BUS ONLY; PPR - V966-8131. TSNT ACFT RQR FOLLOW ME ASSIST ENTERING ANG RAMP.
›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.
›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.
›SINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
›INDEX D ARFF EQUIP H24.
›BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
›MIL: ANG - HAZ1.1 & 1.2 NOT ALLOWED ON MSCAA OR TANG.
›MEM AD AP ALL SAFETY AREA NOT STD GRADING.
›TWY N BTN TWY M & TWY M7 CLSD TO WINGSPAN MORE THAN 171.5 FT EXC TAX SPEED LESS THAN 15 MPH.
›MIL: MIL RAMP OPS AT REDUCED ARFF, DOWNGRADED TO YELLOW.
›PPR FOR TAXI CLNC FM N & S CARGO RAMP PRKG - 121.9.
›PCR VALUE: 1207/R/C/W/T
›COMMUNICATIONS-ANG COMD POST: RADIO CALL GRACELAND OPS.
›TWY V BTN TWY S & Y RSTR TO ACFT WITH TAIL HEIGHT 65 FT 10 IN OR LESS.
›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.
›PCR VALUE: 1253/R/C/W/T
›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.
›HELI OPS TO/FM TRML BLDG NA.
›TWY V BTN SPOT 7W & RWY 27 RSTR TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 171 FT 6 IN OR LESS.
›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 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.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KMEM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KMEM have a METAR?
Yes. KMEM is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KMEM have a TAF?
When KMEM issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KMEM?
KMEM sits at 341 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KMEM?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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