KMEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Memphis, Tennessee, at 341 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 18C/36C (11,120 ft), 18R/36L (9,320 ft), 18L/36R (9,000 ft), 09/27 (8,946 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KMEM · FAA MEM · IATA MEM |
|---|---|
| Location | Memphis, TN · 35.0438, -89.9763 |
| Elevation | 341 ft MSL (104 m) |
| Tower | 118.3 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.75 MHz |
| FAA charts | 81 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KMEM METAR and TAF
SPECI KMEM 010503Z 09009KT 8SM -RA SCT006 BKN026 OVC036 18/17 A3018 RMK AO2 P0001 T01780172 $| Wind | From 090° at 9 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 statute miles |
| Weather | light rain |
| Clouds | Scattered 600 ft, Broken 2,600 ft, Overcast 3,600 ft · ceiling 2,600 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 18°C (64°F) / 17°C (63°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.18 inHg (1022 hPa) |
| Flight category | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000–3,000 ft and/or visibility 3–5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T01780172: temperature 17.8°C, dew point 17.2°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (090° true at 9 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 18C: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the left
- RWY 36C: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the right
- RWY 18R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the left
- RWY 36L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the right
- RWY 18L: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the left
- RWY 36R: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the right
- RWY 09: headwind 9 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 27: tailwind 9 kt, crosswind 0 kt
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:57Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KMEM 010257Z 0103/0206 11007KT 5SM -SHRA OVC015 FM011000 12009KT 5SM -SHRA OVC006 FM011500 12008KT P6SM OVC015 PROB30 0115/0118 5SM -SHRA FM020000 11006KT P6SM OVC025- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 110° at 7 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain showers · overcast 1,500 ft
- From · 1st 10:00Z: wind 120° at 9 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain showers · overcast 600 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 120° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 1,500 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 15Z – 1st 18Z: visibility 5 statute miles · light rain showers
- From · 2nd 00:00Z: wind 110° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 2,500 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18C / 36C | 11,120 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 18R / 36L | 9,320 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 18L / 36R | 9,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 09 / 27 | 8,946 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 119.1 | |
| ATIS | 127.75 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 125.2 |
| Departure | 124.15 | |
| Ground | 121.65 | |
| Radio (FSS) | JACKSON RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | 118.3 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KMEM before you fly.
FAA charts for KMEM — d-TPP 2611
81 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 24
- ILS OR LOC RWY 09
- ILS OR LOC RWY 18C
- ILS OR LOC RWY 18L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 18R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 27
- ILS OR LOC RWY 36C
- ILS OR LOC RWY 36L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 36R
- ILS RWY 36C (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 36L (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 36R (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) X RWY 18L
- RNAV (RNP) X RWY 18R
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 18C
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 18L
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 18R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36C
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36R
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 18C
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 18L
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 18R
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 39
- AUTMN SIX (RNAV)
- AUTMN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- AZONE SEVEN (RNAV)
- AZONE SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- BBKNG SEVEN (RNAV)
- BBKNG SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- BINKY SIX (RNAV)
- BINKY SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- CHLDR FIVE (RNAV)
- CHLDR FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- CRSON SEVEN (RNAV)
- CRSON SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- DUCKZ FIVE (RNAV)
- DUCKZ FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- ELVIS FOUR
- ELVIS FOUR, CONT.1
- ELVIS FOUR, CONT.2
- GENEH SEVEN (RNAV)
- GENEH SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- GMBUD SEVEN (RNAV)
- GMBUD SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- GOETZ SEVEN (RNAV)
- GOETZ SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- GRRIZ FIVE (RNAV)
- GRRIZ FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- HOTRD FIVE (RNAV)
- HOTRD FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- JTEEE FIVE (RNAV)
- JTEEE FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- NIKEI FIVE (RNAV)
- NIKEI FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- OLEMS SIX (RNAV)
- OLEMS SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- PIEPE SIX (RNAV)
- PIEPE SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- SELPH SEVEN (RNAV)
- SELPH SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- ZUMIT FIVE (RNAV)
- ZUMIT FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
Arrivals (STAR) 13
Minimums, hot spots and notices 4
KMEM on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.