Airport · ICAO · US
Class BMemphis International Airport
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FAA Airport Diagram · KMEM
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Runways at KMEM
8 runway ends on file. Longest: 11,120 ft. Max gradient: 0.63%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18C | 179° | 11,120 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 36C | 359° | 11,120 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 18R | 179° | 9,320 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 36L | 359° | 9,320 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 18L | 179° | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 36R | 359° | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes | — |
| 09 | 092° | 8,946 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.43% |
| 27 | 272° | 8,946 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.43% |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
10 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- ATIS ATIS 127.750
- CLD CLNC DEL 125.200
- GND GND 121.650
- TWR TWR 118.300
- APP APP 133.830
- APP APP 119.100
- DEP DEP 124.150
- POST ANG COMD POST 138.950
- RDO JACKSON RDO 122.200
- UNIC UNICOM 122.950
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Navaids associated with KMEM
- NDB ME
Elvis
0.29 MHz · TERMINAL · LOW
- VORTAC MEM
Memphis
117.50 MHz · DME 117.50 · BOTH · HIGH
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for KMEM, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
6 matched · 88 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 18C–36C: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 18R–36L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 18C–36C: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 18R–36L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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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
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 17–35: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 18–36: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
All translated remarks (6)
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 18C–36C: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · preamble · operational
RWY 18C–36C: H11120X150 (CONC–GRVD) S–120, D–250, 2S–175, 2D…
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 18R–36L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · preamble · operational
RWY 18R–36L: H9320X150 (CONC–GRVD) S–120, D–250, 2S–175, 2D–…
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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
Birds invof arpt.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 17–35: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 17–35: H3799X75 (ASPH) S–25 MIRL RWY 17: REIL. PAPI(P2L)…
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Airport attended 1300–2300Z‡. Self-service or limited operations outside attended hours.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · advisory
Attended 1300–2300Z‡.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 18–36: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 18–36: H3499X75 (ASPH) S–25 MIRL RWY 18: REIL. PAPI(P2L)…
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (88 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 73´.
- ·RWY 18L–36R: H9000X150 (CONC–GRVD) S–120, D–250, 2S–175, 2D–550, 2D/2D2–1120 PCR 1207 R/C/W/T HIRL CL RWY 18L: MALSR.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 73´.
- ·PAPI(P4R)—GA 3.0º TCH 69´.
- ·RVR–TMR Trees. 0.5% down.
- ·RWY 09–27: H8946X150 (CONC–GRVD) S–120, D–250, 2S–175, 2D–550, 2D/2D2–1120 PCR 1253 R/C/W/T HIRL CL RWY 09: MALSR.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 69´.
- ·LAND AND HOLD–SHORT OPERATIONS LDG RWY HOLD–SHORT POINT AVBL LDG DIST RWY 27 TWY N 8450
- ·RWY 09: TORA–8946 TODA–8946 ASDA–8946 LDA–8946 RWY 18C:TORA–11120 TODA–11120 ASDA–11120 LDA–11120 RWY 18L:TORA–9000 TODA–9000 ASDA–9000 LDA–9000 RWY 18R:TORA–9320 TODA–9320 ASDA–9320 LDA–9320 RWY 27: TORA–8946 TODA–8946 ASDA–8946 LDA–8946 RWY 36C:TORA–11120 TODA–11120 ASDA–10715 LDA–10715 RWY 36L:TORA–9320 TODA–9320 ASDA–9320 LDA–9320 RWY 36R:TORA–9000 TODA–9000 ASDA–9000 LDA–9000 ARRESTING GEAR/SYSTEM RWY 18R: EMAS
- ·S4 FUEL 100LL, JET A, A+, A++ OX 1, 2 LGT Rwy 36R ALSF–2 also opr as SSALR.
- ·MILITARY— A–GEAR Rwy 18R EMAS 316 x 178.
- ·JASU 1(MD–3) 5(MD–3M) 1(MA–1A) 2(MC–2A) 2(A–7) FUEL A, A+ (C901–345–2992) A++ (Mil) (ANG PPR DSN 726–7131, C901–291–7131.
- ·Copter refuel is 2 nozzle.) (NC–100LL) FLUID SP PRESAIR LOX OIL O–156(Mil)
- ·Noise abatement proc in efct.
- ·Successive and/or simul dep apvd on Rwy 36L–18R and Rwy 36C–18C or Rwy 36L–18R and Rwy 36R–18L with course dvrgnc no later than 2.27 NM from rwy end.
- ·NOTE: See Special Notices—Memphis Intl Airport (MEM) Noise Abatement Procedures.
- ·Pilots conducting EFVS ops; be aware LED ALS in use Rwy 18L.
- ·Index D ARFF equip avbl H24.
- ·Successive and/or simultaneous dep apvd on Rwy 36L–18R and Rwy 36C–18C or Rwy 36L–18R and Rwy 36R–18L with course divergence no later than 2.27 NM from rwy end.
- ·Hold short instrn read back rqr.
- ·Rwy 18R–36L, Rwy 18C–36C, Rwy 18L–36R (2D) Single belly twin tandem ldng gear—621.
- ·PPR for taxi clnc on Twy N north of Twy V, Twy S north Twy V and 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 non–movement areas.
- ·Lrg and hvy ebnd acft on Twy V for Rwy 27 hold short at mnm thrust area sign.
- ·Aircraft with wingspans greater than 118´ restricted from taxing on Twy J north of Twy U.
- ·Twy V btn Spot 7W and Rwy 27 rstr to acft with wingspan of 171´ 6" or less.
- ·Twy N btn Twy M and Twy M7 clsd to wingspan more than 171.5 ft exc tax speed less than 15 mph.
- ·Twy V btn Twy S and Twy Y rstr to acft with tail height less than 65´ 10" or less.
- ·MEM AD AP all safety area not std grading.
- ·Operate transponders with altitude reporting mode and ADS–B(if equipped) enabled on all airport surfaces.
+ 58 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for KMEM — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at KMEM
110 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport — showing the 56 most recent.
Total events
52
since 1982
Fatal
6
11.5% of total
Last 5 years
1
≈ 0.2/yr
Last 10 years
1
≈ 0.1/yr
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Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 402,064 ops in 2003
2024 total
211,898
10-yr total
2,182,484
2024 mix
AC/AT 92% · GA 7% · Mil 0%
Events / million ops
0.5
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
0.05
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=1
- Stall / spin 1
All time · n=108
- Other 74
- Ground collision 12
- Stall / spin 6
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 4
- Engine failure / power loss 3
- Gear-up landing 3
- Hard landing 1
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
+ 54 more on file
Designees in TN
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as KMEM — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
1,845
Flight Instructors
A&P
5,872
Mechanics
AME
37
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
10
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DAR-F
2
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
7
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
3
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
4
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
54
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
41
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
TCE
27
Training Center Evaluators (TCE)
ODA
2
Organizational Designations
Schools
45
Flight Schools
FBO
65
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
18
Flying Clubs
Repair
7
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
21
EAA Chapters
DPEs near KMEM
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris William Ray | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Brian James Flax | Olive Branch | MS | 8 nm |
| David Childress | Olive Branch | MS | 8 nm |
| David William Nicholls | Olive Branch | MS | 8 nm |
| Natalie Bingham Hoover | Olive Branch | MS | 8 nm |
| David William Nicholls | West Memphis | AR | 13 nm |
| Karen Gardner | Collierville | TN | 14 nm |
| Peter Reddan | Millington | TN | 18 nm |
| Stephen Wolcott Dee | Arlington | TN | 20 nm |
| Christopher Frasse | Holly Springs | MS | 31 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near KMEM
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Klein Cox | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Michael Emanuel Arcamuzi | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Frederick Gene Finney | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| David Nelson Fisher | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Albert Tyrone Glenn | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Robert John Goetz Jr | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Phillip Edward Green | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Max Raymond Langham Jr | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Thomas Clinton Lawrence | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| James Sherman Muse Sr | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near KMEM
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Arnold Beyer | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| David Nelson Fisher | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Wayne Brian Gelfand | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Thomas Gerard O'Toole | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Donald Gene Ray | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Billy Joe Shannon Sr | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Bruce Louis Torelli | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Louis Wayne Walker | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| Edgar Martin Willard Jr | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
| David Walker White | Memphis | TN | 4 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near KMEM
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Stallings Aircraft Propeller, LLC Wynne, AR | 41 nm |
| Aviation Repair Technologies, LLC Blytheville, AR | 55 nm |
| Pilots Ally Walnut Ridge, AR | 80 nm |
| Heath Aviation Winona, MS | 95 nm |
| Tomlinson Avionics, Inc Pine Bluff, AR | 110 nm |
| Aero Turbine Maintenance Murray, KY | 125 nm |
| Southern Air Custom Interiors, Inc Haleyville, AL | 126 nm |
| DC Aviation Maintenance Inc. Bryant, AR | 127 nm |
| Harrison Avionics, Inc. Hopkinsville, KY | 164 nm |
| Dusty’s Flying Service Hopkinsville , KY | 164 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for KMEM: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- 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 ↗