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KMEM Airport	Memphis International
	Memphis, Tennessee

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/20/2008 - 1/15/2009

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:	MEM / KMEM
Lat/Lng:	35.0424166667, -89.9766666667 35-02-32.7000N, 089-58-36.0000W Estimated by NGS on 05/04/2000
Elevation:	341 feet Surveyed by NGS on 05/04/2000
Magnetic Variation:	01E, (2000), [0W (2008)]
Sectional:	MEMPHIS
From City:	3nm S of Memphis

Operations

Use:	Open to the public
Ownership:	Publicly owned
Activation:	08/1937
Attended:	Continuous
Control Tower:	yes 24 hrs
Type:	ATCT-A/C
Days Tower Operational:	ALL
Tower Radar:	ASR-9, 24hrs
ARTCC:	Memphis Center (ZME)
FSS:	Jackson FSS (MKL)
NOTAMs and Weather:	MEM NOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:	Lighted
Segmented Circle:	no
Lights:	Dusk-Dawn (local time)
Beacon:	Clear-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Landing Fee:	no
ARFF:	I C S 02/2005 Index D ARFF Equipment Available 24 Hours Per Day, 7 Days Per Week.

Communications

UNICOM:

122.950

Weather:

ASOS 901-332-3679

ATIS:

127.75
operates continuously

Tower:

Contact 'Memphis Tower'
118.3(Runway 09/27)
119.7 Runways 18C/36C, 18L/36R
128.425 Runway 18R/36L
257.8

Ground:

Contact 'Memphis Ground'
121.0 Runway 09/27
121.65 Runway 18R/36L
121.9 Runways 18L/36R, 18C/36C
379.2

Clearance:

125.2

Pre-taxi Clearance:

125.2

Approach:

Contact 'MEMPHIS' Approach (24 local)
119.1(176-355),	125.8(356-175),	291.6(176-355),
338.3(356-175)

Departure:

Contact 'MEMPHIS' Departure (24 local)
124.15(356-175),	124.65(176-355),	284.7(176-355),
385.45(356-175)

Emergency:

121.5,

243.0

Other:

--CLASS B IC 119.1(176-355)
--CLASS B IC 125.8(356-175)
--CLASS B IC 291.6(176-355)
--CLASS B IC 338.3(356-175)
--SATELLITE 134.2
--FINAL RADAR 9/27 126.05
--D- 127.75
--IC 119.1
--IC 291.6
--ANG CP 138.1
--ANG CP 341.6
--FINAL 120.925
--FINAL 126.7
--FINAL 263.6

Master Provides:

ARTS-IIIA
Class B
Conflict Alert
MSAW
TDWR

Services

Fuel:	Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue) Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:	Major
Powerplant Repair:	Major
Bottled Oxygen:	None
Bulk Oxygen:	High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:	Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:	Air Freight, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA:	18
Multi Engine GA:	18
Jet GA:	33
Military:	9
Total:	78

Annual Operations

For year ending:	07/31/2008
Commercial Carriers:	211994
AirTaxi:	131955
Non-local GA:	27944
Military Operations:	1608
Total:	373501

Ownership

Owner:	Memphis Shelby Cnty Airport Auth 2491 Winchester Rd. Memphis, Tn 38116-3856 901-922-8000
Manager:	Larry D Cox 2491 Winchester Rd. Memphis, Tn 38116-3856 901-922-8000

Runways

Runways:	09/27 18C/36C 18L/36R 18R/36L

Runway 09/27

Length:	8946 feet by Ngs on 05/04/2000
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 125,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 178,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 602,000 lbs Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 870,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 09	End 27
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	8946 feet	8946 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	8946 feet	8946 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	8946 feet	8946 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	8946 feet	8946 feet
True Alignment:	092, (092 Magnetic)	272, (272 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS	ILS
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument, Good Condition	Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient:	0.1 Up	0.6 Down
Elevation at End:	253.2' MSL	292.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	259' MSL	292' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:		65' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:		3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:		4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Rollout	Touchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights:	MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights	MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Objects:	Pole	Pole
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	37:1	37:1
Object Height:	28' AGL	34' AGL
Object Distance:	1300' Along centerline 600' Left of centerline	1450' Along centerline 300' Right of centerline

Runway 18C/36C

Length:	11120 feet by Ngs on 05/04/2000
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 125,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 458,000 lbs Single-Belly Twin Tandem Landing Gear - 621. Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 873,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 18C	End 36C
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	11120 feet	11120 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	11120 feet	11120 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	11120 feet	11120 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	11120 feet	11120 feet
True Alignment:	179, (179 Magnetic)	359, (359 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS	ILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern:		Yes
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument, Good Condition	Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient:	0.8	0.8
Elevation at End:	270.6' MSL	340.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	290' MSL	341' MSL
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:	MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights	ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:	Yes	Yes
Objects:	Pole	Ant
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	37:1	47:1
Object Height:	65' AGL	12' AGL
Object Distance:	2595' Along centerline 803' Right of centerline	750' Along centerline 500' Left of centerline

Runway 18L/36R

Length:	9000 feet by Ngs on 05/04/2000
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 125,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 458,000 lbs Single-Belly Twin Tandem Landing Gear - 621. Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 873,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 18L	End 36R
True Alignment:	179, (179 Magnetic)	359, (359 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS/DME	ILS/DME
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument, Good Condition	Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Elevation at End:	277.5' MSL	334.7' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	301' MSL	335' MSL
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:	MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights	ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration Alsf2 Unmonitored.
Runway End Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:	Yes	Yes
Objects:		Ant
Object Marking:		Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	50:1	31:1
Object Height:		18' AGL
Object Distance:		750' Along centerline 400' Left of centerline

Runway 18R/36L

Length:	9320 feet
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 125,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 458,000 lbs Single-Belly Twin Tandem Landing Gear - 621. Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 873,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 18R	End 36L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	9320 feet	9320 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	9320 feet	9320 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	9320 feet	9320 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	9127 feet	9320 feet
True Alignment:	179, (179 Magnetic)	359, (359 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS	ILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern:	Yes
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument, Good Condition	Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient:	0.5	0.5
Elevation at End:	288.4' MSL	320.8' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	295' MSL	321' MSL
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:		4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:	MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights	ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:	Yes	Yes
Objects:		Road
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	50:1	39:1
Object Height:		21' AGL
Object Distance:		1020' Along centerline 600' Right of centerline

Procedures

Additional Remarks

•	A110*G-This Airport Has Been Surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.
•	All Transient Aircraft Require -Follow Me- Assist Entering ANG Ramp. Use of ANG Ramp Rqrs Prior Permission V966-8131 -for Official Business only-.
•	Helicopter Operations Prohibited to/from Terminal Building.
•	Large Flocks of Birds in View of Airport.
•	Portions of Taxiway a East of Taxiway A1 not Visible from ATCT.
•	Boeing 727 Model Aircraft Prohibited from Taxiing Southbound on Taxiway B Between Taxiway V & Runway 27 When Runway 27 is Actv.
•	Taxiway N North of Taxiway V, Taxiway C North of Taxiway V and Taxiway S North of Taxiway V Designated As Non-Movement Areas.
•	Large & Heavy Eastbound Aircraft on Taxiway V for Runway 27 Hold Short at Minimum Thrust Area Sign.
•	Prior Permission for Taxi Clearance on Taxiway 'N' North of Taxiway 'V', Taxiway 'S' North Taxiway 'V', and Taxiway 'C' North of Taxiway 'V' Contact Fedex Ramp ATCT on Frequency 131.5.
•	If Possible All Aircraft Conduct Ground Operations with Transponders on.
•	Taxiway V Between Taxiway B and Aer 27 Restricted to Aircraft with Wingspans of 171 Ft 6 Inches or Less.
•	Taxiway V Between Taxiway S Taxiway Y Restricted to Aircraft with Tail Heights Less than 65 Ft 10 Inches.
•	ANG-Prior Permission DSN 726-7131, C901-291-7131. Operate 1245-2215Z Mon - Fri and Closed Altitude Mon & Holiday Due to Alternate Work Scheduled. Transient Aircraft Maintenance not Available. Refuel Service for Otr than C5 Aircraft Require Qualified Crew Chief or Crewmembers. Non-C5 Aircraft Support Provided by Contract FBO on Field.
•	Contact Ramp Control on 121.8 for Entry on to ANG Ramp. ANG Frequencies 138.95 341.75. After Hrs Contact Command Post at DSN 726-7148 or Security Forces at DSN 726-7101.
•	Read Back All Hold Short Instructions Requred.
•	Military Aircraft with Wingspans Greater than 171 Ft Should not Taxi on Taxiway N Between Taxiway M7 and Taxiway T Nor on Taxiway J North of Taxiway C3.
•	Airport Closed to C5 and Larger Except Prior Permission Airport Mgr 901-922-8117.
•	Contact Fed Ex Ramp at 121.8 at Spot 10 for Entry on to ANG Ramp.
•	ANG: Bash Phase Two Period Active from September Through March.

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