KM08 · William L. Whitehurst Field
ICAO · US · 7 NTSB events
Live conditions
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Wind / Visibility
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 5,007 ft. Max gradient: 0.12%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 6.9° | 5,007 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.12% |
| 19 | 186.9° | 5,007 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.12% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 3 frequencies
- AWOS AWOS 3 121.125
- CNTR MEMPHIS CNTR 124.350
- UNIC CTAF/UNICOM 123.000
Live ATC audio (streaming + archived): Open KM08 on LiveATC ↗
Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · 1 matched · 3 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
TL;DR
- ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Watch for
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
wildlife hazard
All translated remarks (1)
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (3 sentences)
- ·FUEL SVC AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
- ·FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- ·THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
No
NTSB events
7 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
7
since 1982
Fatal
0
0.0% of total
Last 5 years
0
no recent events
Last 10 years
0
no recent events
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Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 113,000 ops in 1990
2024 total
2,540
10-yr total
25,320
2024 mix
AC/AT 0% · GA 96% · Mil 4%
Events / million ops
0.0
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
0.00
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=0
No NTSB events at this field in the last decade.
All time · n=7
- Other 2
- Engine failure / power loss 2
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 1
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 1
- Loss of control 1
Categories rule-matched from NTSB findings and probable-cause text. "Other" = not enough agency text to classify.
Designees in TN
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian James Flax | Somerville | TN | 16 nm |
| Stephen Wolcott Dee | Arlington | TN | 30 nm |
| Christopher Frasse | Holly Springs | MS | 33 nm |
| Karen Gardner | Collierville | TN | 34 nm |
| Michael Alan Chase | Humboldt | TN | 37 nm |
| Brian James Flax | Olive Branch | MS | 42 nm |
| David Childress | Olive Branch | MS | 42 nm |
| David William Nicholls | Olive Branch | MS | 42 nm |
| Natalie Bingham Hoover | Olive Branch | MS | 42 nm |
| Peter Reddan | Millington | TN | 43 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Wayne Isham | Hornsby | TN | 11 nm |
| George David Jeter | Somerville | TN | 16 nm |
| Timothy Daniel Welker | Somerville | TN | 16 nm |
| Ryan John Daniels | Somerville | TN | 16 nm |
| Joseph Dwayne Brewer | Williston | TN | 17 nm |
| Tyrone Davis Dedwylder Jr | Walnut | MS | 17 nm |
| Rick Andrew Bernskoetter | Moscow | TN | 19 nm |
| Jeffrey Keith Long | Bethel Springs | TN | 21 nm |
| James Charles Hamm | Selmer | TN | 22 nm |
| Jon Christopher Tull | Selmer | TN | 22 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wayne Weathersbee | Bolivar | TN | 3 nm |
| Dennis Lloyd King | Bolivar | TN | 3 nm |
| Adam David Nichols | Bolivar | TN | 3 nm |
| Dentis Ray Inman | Whiteville | TN | 8 nm |
| Michael Christophe Turner | Whiteville | TN | 8 nm |
| John Richard Robinson | Whiteville | TN | 8 nm |
| Mark Adrian Gerlach | Whiteville | TN | 8 nm |
| James Daniel Freeman | Whiteville | TN | 8 nm |
| Steve Ray Walton | Toone | TN | 10 nm |
| Larry J Dawson | Saulsbury | TN | 10 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aviation Repair Technologies, LLC Blytheville, AR | 63 nm |
| Stallings Aircraft Propeller, LLC Wynne, AR | 85 nm |
| Southern Air Custom Interiors, Inc Haleyville, AL | 91 nm |
| Aero Turbine Maintenance Murray, KY | 93 nm |
| Pilots Ally Walnut Ridge, AR | 107 nm |
| Heath Aviation Winona, MS | 110 nm |
| Harrison Avionics, Inc. Hopkinsville, KY | 125 nm |
| Dusty’s Flying Service Hopkinsville , KY | 125 nm |
| Moontown Aero Service Brownsboro, AL | 130 nm |
| Volar Avionics & Restoration Lebanon, TN | 145 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗