Frederick W Smith Intl/memphis Airport (MEM)
Frederick W Smith Intl/memphis Airport (MEM)
MEM
Frederick W Smith Intl/memphis Airport (MEM)
Memphis, TN
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| FAA Information Effective | 2026-07-09 |
| Airport Identifier | MEM |
| Airport Status | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude |
89°58'36.0450"
W /
35°2'32.6810"
N -89.976679 / 35.042411 (Estimated) |
| Elevation | 340.90 ft / 103.91 m (Surveyed) |
| Land | 3900 acres |
| From nearest city | 3 nautical miles S of Memphis, TN |
| Location | Shelby County, TN |
| Magnetic Variation | 01W (2020) |
| Airport Use | Open to public |
| Wind indicator | Yes |
| Segmented Circle | No |
| Control Tower | ATCT |
| Lighting Schedule | SS-SR |
| Beacon Color | White-Green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee charge | No |
| Sectional chart | MEMPHIS |
| Region | ASO - Southern |
| Responsible ARTCC | ZME - MEMPHIS |
| Tie-in FSS | MKL - JACKSON |
| FSS on Airport | No |
| FSS Toll Free | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
| NOTAMs Facility | MEM (NOTAM-d service available) |
| Certification type/date | 1973/05 |
Runway 09/27
| Dimensions | 8946 x 150 ft (2727 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 09 | 27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 92° | 272° |
| Physical elevation | 253.20 ft | 292.00 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.058624 / -89.985737 | 35.057781 / -89.955856 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | ILS | ILS |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, rollout | touchdown, rollout |
| Approach light | MALSR | MALSR |
| Runway end lights | No | No |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
Runway 18C/36C
| Dimensions | 11120 x 150 ft (3389 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 18C | 36C | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 179° | 359° |
| Physical elevation | 270.60 ft | 340.90 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.054595 / -89.976171 | 35.024050 / -89.975527 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Right |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | ILS | ILS/DME |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, midfield, rollout | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach light | MALSR | ALSF2 |
| Runway end lights | No | No |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
| TDZ lights | Yes | Yes |
Runway 18L/36R
| Dimensions | 9000 x 150 ft (2743 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 18L | 36R | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 179° | 359° |
| Physical elevation | 277.60 ft | 334.30 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.048817 / -89.972951 | 35.024094 / -89.972432 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | 4-light PAPI on right |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, midfield, rollout | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach light | MALSR | ALSF2 |
| Runway end lights | No | No |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
| TDZ lights | Yes | Yes |
Runway 18R/36L
| Dimensions | 9320 x 150 ft (2841 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 18R | 36L | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 179° | 359° |
| Physical elevation | 288.40 ft | 320.80 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.049486 / -89.987442 | 35.023885 / -89.986892 |
| Traffic pattern | Right | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | ILS | ILS/DME |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, midfield, rollout | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach light | MALSR | ALSF2 |
| Runway end lights | No | No |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
| TDZ lights | Yes | Yes |
- 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.
- TWY V BTN TWY S & Y RSTR TO ACFT WITH TAIL HEIGHT 65 FT 10 IN OR LESS.
- 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.
- 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.
- HOLD SHORT INSTRN READ BACK RQR.
- 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.
- PPR FOR TAXI CLNC FM N & S CARGO RAMP PRKG - 121.9.
- COMMUNICATIONS-ANG COMD POST: RADIO CALL GRACELAND OPS.
- 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.
- 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.
- MIL: MIL RAMP OPS AT REDUCED ARFF, DOWNGRADED TO YELLOW.
- TWY N BTN TWY M & TWY M7 CLSD TO WINGSPAN MORE THAN 171.5 FT EXC TAX SPEED LESS THAN 15 MPH.
- MEM AD AP ALL SAFETY AREA NOT STD GRADING.
- MIL: ANG - HAZ1.1 & 1.2 NOT ALLOWED ON MSCAA OR TANG.
- BIRDS INVOF ARPT.