FREDERICK W SMITH INTL/MEMPHIS (KMEM)
Memphis, Tennessee · Shelby County · 3 miles S of city
Airport information
FAA identifierMEM
ICAO identifierKMEM
Elevation340.9 ft MSL
Latitude35.04241° N
Longitude89.97668° W
Magnetic variation1W
AirspaceClass B
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Medium hub
Based aircraft65
Annual enplanements2,399,857
Planned development (2025–29)$182,789,359
Sectional chartMEMPHIS
ARTCCMemphis Center
Flight ServiceJackson
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1937/08
Fuel available100LL, A, A+, A++
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityMEM
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerTerry Blue
Manager phone901-922-8000
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,946 × 150 ft | Concrete (good) | 09: MALSR · 27: P4L, MALSR |
| 18C/36C | 11,120 × 150 ft | Concrete (good) | 18C: MALSR · 36C: right pattern, P4L, ALSF2 |
| 18L/36R | 9,000 × 150 ft | Concrete (good) | 18L: P4L, MALSR · 36R: P4R, ALSF2 |
| 18R/36L | 9,320 × 150 ft | Concrete (good) | 18R: right pattern, MALSR · 36L: P4L, ALSF2 |
ILS approaches: 09 (CAT I), 18C (CAT I), 18L (CAT I), 18R (CAT I), 27 (CAT I), 36C (CAT IIIB), 36L (CAT IIIB), 36R (CAT IIIB)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| APCH/P IC | 119.1 | MEMPHIS |
| CLASS B | 119.1 | MEMPHIS |
| FINAL | 120.925 | MEMPHIS |
| AZONE DP | 124.15 | MEMPHIS |
| BBKNG DP | 124.15 | MEMPHIS |
| CRSON DP | 124.15 | MEMPHIS |
| DEP/P | 124.15 | MEMPHIS |
| GENEH DP | 124.15 | MEMPHIS |
| GMBUD DP | 124.15 | MEMPHIS |
| GOETZ DP | 124.15 | MEMPHIS |
| SELPH DP | 124.15 | MEMPHIS |
| AUTMN DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| BINKY DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| CHLDR DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| DEP/P | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| DUCKZ DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| GRRIZ DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| HOTRD DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| JTEEE DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| NIKEI DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| OLEMS DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| PIEPE DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| ZUMIT DP | 124.65 | MEMPHIS |
| CD PRE TAXI CLNC | 125.2 | MEMPHIS |
| APCH/P IC | 125.8 | MEMPHIS |
| CLASS B | 125.8 | MEMPHIS |
| FINAL | 126.05 | MEMPHIS |
| FINAL | 126.7 | MEMPHIS |
| FINAL | 263.6 | MEMPHIS |
| AUTMN DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| BINKY DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| CHLDR DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| DEP/P | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| DUCKZ DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| GRRIZ DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| HOTRD DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| JTEEE DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| NIKEI DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| OLEMS DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| PIEPE DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| ZUMIT DP | 284.7 | MEMPHIS |
| APCH/P IC | 291.6 | MEMPHIS |
| CLASS B | 291.6 | MEMPHIS |
| APCH/P IC | 338.3 | MEMPHIS |
| CLASS B | 338.3 | MEMPHIS |
| AZONE DP | 385.45 | MEMPHIS |
| BBKNG DP | 385.45 | MEMPHIS |
| CRSON DP | 385.45 | MEMPHIS |
| DEP/P | 385.45 | MEMPHIS |
| GENEH DP | 385.45 | MEMPHIS |
| GMBUD DP | 385.45 | MEMPHIS |
| GOETZ DP | 385.45 | MEMPHIS |
| SELPH DP | 385.45 | MEMPHIS |
| LCL/P | 118.3 | MEMPHIS |
| LCL/P | 119.7 | MEMPHIS |
| GND/P | 121.0 | MEMPHIS |
| EMERG | 121.5 | MEMPHIS |
| GND/P | 121.65 | MEMPHIS |
| GND/P | 121.9 | MEMPHIS |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| CD PRE TAXI CLNC | 125.2 | MEMPHIS |
| D-ATIS | 127.75 | MEMPHIS |
| LCL/P | 128.425 | MEMPHIS |
| ANG COMD POST | 138.1 | MEMPHIS |
| EMERG | 243.0 | MEMPHIS |
| LCL/P | 257.8 | MEMPHIS |
| ANG COMD POST | 353.45 | MEMPHIS |
| GND/P | 379.2 | MEMPHIS |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 901-842-8483
Airport remarks
- 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.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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