2M8

VFR

CHARLES W BAKER

MILLINGTON · TENNESSEE

Elev
246.8'
Longest RWY
3,499'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2M8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,246.8'
MSL · field 246.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +12 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 2M8

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

K2M8 280115Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM FEW040 BKN048 OVC080 27/22 A2982 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T02690220 $
Wind
190° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,870 ft
Ceiling
4,800 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
4 NM SW
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
MKL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON MCBRIDE
Address
2787 NORTH SECOND STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38127

Flight service · Hours

FSS MKL
JACKSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • WED-SAT · 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 12 kt
RWY 18
183°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 183° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,247 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored183° / 3°3,499 ftASPH36 R
18U/36U181° / 1°1,600 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(4°)76', tree, 1378' from thr, 1376' R of cntrln, slope 15
36PAPI 2-box left(4°)45', tree, 956' from thr, 955' R of cntrln, slope 16
18U30', tree, 475' from thr, 87' R of cntrln, slope 9
36U96', trees, 1500' from thr, 217' R of cntrln, slope 13

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Approach at 901-842-8457.Show FAA
  • Takeoff or landing in the fixed wing grass area is not authorized.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18U/36URunway 18U/36U is closed indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36UPower line 970 feet from runway end is marked with orange balls.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • 2The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 2M8

Answer card
ICAO
2M8
Name
CHARLES W BAKER
Location
MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE
Elevation
246.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,246.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,499 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Charles W Baker Airport is in Millington, Tennessee. The field elevation is 246.8 ft MSL. It has two paved runways. The longest is 3,499 ft. Runway 18U/36U is listed at 1,600 ft, but it is closed indefinitely. A power line is marked with orange balls near the 36U end, so pay close attention if you are operating near that side of the airport.

The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is VFR only. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless current local guidance says otherwise. For this field, that puts the light piston pattern near 1,247 ft MSL.

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Memphis Approach handles departure and approach services. The published remarks say to contact Memphis Approach at 901-842-8457 for clearance delivery. The on-field FBO is Charles W. Baker Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. If you are planning a first visit, verify current airport status and any local operating notes with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Charles W Baker Airport (2M8)?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 3,499 ft. Runway 18U/36U is listed at 1,600 ft, but it is closed indefinitely.
Is there an ILS at 2M8?
No ILS approaches are published for 2M8. Plan for VFR operations and check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 2M8?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise. That is about 1,247 ft MSL at this field.
Is Charles W Baker Airport towered?
No. 2M8 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at 2M8?
The on-field FBO is Charles W. Baker Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Are there any runway restrictions at 2M8?
Yes. Runway 18U/36U is closed indefinitely. The published remarks also say fixed-wing grass area takeoffs and landings are not authorized.
What should I know about clearance delivery at 2M8?
The published remarks direct pilots to contact Memphis Approach at 901-842-8457 for clearance delivery. Memphis Approach frequencies listed for the field are 125.8, 338.3, 124.15 and 385.45.
Are there any obstacles or special cautions near the runway at 2M8?
A power line is reported 970 ft from the runway end near 36U. It is marked with orange balls, so keep that in mind when operating near that end.

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