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Frederick W. Smith International Airport

Memphis · Tennessee · United States

KMEMIATA MEM

Airport overview

Frederick W. Smith International Airport serves Memphis, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 3,389 metres (11,120 feet). The directory lists 2 FBOs and 0 handling providers at this airport.

ICAO code: KMEM
IATA code: MEM
Local / reference code: MEM
Location: Memphis · Tennessee · United States
Coordinates: 35.042411, -89.976679
Elevation above sea level: 104 m / 340.9 ft
Time zone: America/Chicago
Reported access: Public use
Longest open paved runway: 3,389 m / 11,120 ft
Business-aviation facilities: 2 FBOs · 0 handling providers
Fuel types: 100LL
Control tower: Yes
Customs airport designation: No
Landing-rights designation: Yes

Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.

Runways (4 recorded)

All recorded runways at Frederick W. Smith International Airport
Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting / status
18C/36C	3,389 m11,120 ft	46 m150 ft	CONC	LightedReported open
18R/36L	2,841 m9,320 ft	46 m150 ft	CONC	LightedReported open
18L/36R	2,743 m9,000 ft	46 m150 ft	CONC	LightedReported open
09/27	2,727 m8,946 ft	46 m150 ft	CONC	LightedReported open

Runway 18C/36C · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
18C	179°	82 m / 270.6 ft	Not reported	35.05459, -89.97617
36C	359°	104 m / 340.9 ft	Not reported	35.02405, -89.97553

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
18C	3,389 m / 11,120 ft	3,389 m / 11,120 ft	3,389 m / 11,120 ft	3,389 m / 11,120 ft	ILS / MALSR
36C	3,389 m / 11,120 ft	3,389 m / 11,120 ft	3,266 m / 10,715 ft	3,266 m / 10,715 ft	ILS/DME / ALSF2

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 18R/36L · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
18R	179°	88 m / 288.4 ft	Not reported	35.04949, -89.98744
36L	359°	98 m / 320.8 ft	Not reported	35.02388, -89.98689

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
18R	2,841 m / 9,320 ft	2,841 m / 9,320 ft	2,841 m / 9,320 ft	2,841 m / 9,320 ft	ILS / MALSR
36L	2,841 m / 9,320 ft	2,841 m / 9,320 ft	2,841 m / 9,320 ft	2,841 m / 9,320 ft	ILS/DME / ALSF2

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 18L/36R · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
18L	179°	85 m / 277.6 ft	Not reported	35.04882, -89.97295
36R	359°	102 m / 334.3 ft	Not reported	35.02409, -89.97243

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
18L	2,743 m / 9,000 ft	2,743 m / 9,000 ft	2,743 m / 9,000 ft	2,743 m / 9,000 ft	ILS/DME / MALSR
36R	2,743 m / 9,000 ft	2,743 m / 9,000 ft	2,743 m / 9,000 ft	2,743 m / 9,000 ft	ILS/DME / ALSF2

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 09/27 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
09	92°	77 m / 253.2 ft	Not reported	35.05862, -89.98574
27	272°	89 m / 292 ft	Not reported	35.05778, -89.95586

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
09	2,727 m / 8,946 ft	2,727 m / 8,946 ft	2,727 m / 8,946 ft	2,727 m / 8,946 ft	ILS / MALSR
27	2,727 m / 8,946 ft	2,727 m / 8,946 ft	2,727 m / 8,946 ft	2,727 m / 8,946 ft	ILS / MALSR

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

FBOs & handling

Fixed-base operators · 2

Fixed-base operator

Signature Aviation Memphis

2488 Winchester Road Memphis, Tennessee 38116 United States
0600L - 2200L Call out available on request

Executive lounge · Customs assistance · Meeting room · Wi-Fi · Refreshments

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Fixed-base operator

Wilson Air Center Memphis FBO

2930 Winchester Road Memphis, TN 38118
24 hours/day

Executive lounge · Meeting room · Wi-Fi · Courtesy car · Shuttle

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History & management

The airport activation record dates to 1937-08; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is Memphis Shelby Cnty Arpt Auth.

Inception year: Not reported
Airport activation date: 1937-08
Recorded owner: Memphis Shelby Cnty Arpt Auth
Recorded operator: Not reported
Airport manager: Terry Blue
Manager telephone: 901-922-8000

An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.

Airport communications

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

Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.

Airport & runway remarks (28)

Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.

AIRPORTINDEX D ARFF EQUIP H24.
AIRPORTANG RAMP OFFL BUS ONLY; PPR - V966-8131. TSNT ACFT RQR FOLLOW ME ASSIST ENTERING ANG RAMP.
AIRPORTHELI OPS TO/FM TRML BLDG NA.
AIRPORTBIRDS INVOF ARPT.
AIRPORTTWY 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.
AIRPORTLRG & HVY EBND ACFT ON TWY V FOR RWY 27 HOLD SHORT AT MNM THRUST AREA SIGN.
AIRPORTPPR 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.
AIRPORTTWY V BTN SPOT 7W & RWY 27 RSTR TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OF 171 FT 6 IN OR LESS.
AIRPORTTWY V BTN TWY S & Y RSTR TO ACFT WITH TAIL HEIGHT 65 FT 10 IN OR LESS.
AIRPORTANG-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.
AIRPORTCTC 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.
AIRPORTHOLD SHORT INSTRN READ BACK RQR.
AIRPORTBASH PHASE II APR-MAY & AUG-OCT; CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND NOT ON ATIS.
AIRPORTPPR FOR TAXI CLNC FM N & S CARGO RAMP PRKG - 121.9.
AIRPORTCOMMUNICATIONS-ANG COMD POST: RADIO CALL GRACELAND OPS.
AIRPORTNOISE 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.
AIRPORTANG: PPR 24 HR PN RQR; OFFL BUS ONLY.
AIRPORTAIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPANS GREATER THAN 118 FEET RESTRICTED FROM TAXIING ON TWY J NORTH OF TWY U.
AIRPORTANG-ATIS INFO RPRTS BIRD ACT H24.
AIRPORTMIL: MIL RAMP OPS AT REDUCED ARFF, DOWNGRADED TO YELLOW.
AIRPORTTWY N BTN TWY M & TWY M7 CLSD TO WINGSPAN MORE THAN 171.5 FT EXC TAX SPEED LESS THAN 15 MPH.
AIRPORTMEM AD AP ALL SAFETY AREA NOT STD GRADING.
AIRPORTMIL: ANG - HAZ1.1 & 1.2 NOT ALLOWED ON MSCAA OR TANG.
RUNWAYSINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
RUNWAYSINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
RUNWAYSINGLE BELLY TWIN TANDEM LNDG GEAR - 621.
RUNWAYA-GEAR: ENGRD MTRL EMAS 316 FT LEN 178 FT WID DEP END RWY 18R.
RUNWAY_ENDALSF2 UNMNTD.