KMEM runways headings, length, surface, ILS

Frederick W Smith Intl/Memphis (KMEM) has 4 runways. The longest is 18C/36C at 11,120 ft by 150 ft. All runways are concrete. The field elevation is 340.9 ft MSL. The tower is open 24 hours. ILS is available on 09, 27, 18C, 36C, 18L, 36R, 18R and 36L. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Successive or simultaneous departures are approved on 36L-18R and 36C-18C or 36L-18R and 36R-18L with course divergence no later than 2.27 NM from the runway end. That matters for departure planning and runway assignment at this airport.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KMEM.

Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18C

178°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18C

LEFT TRAFFIC

All runways

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Width	Surface	Traffic
18C/36C	178° / 358°	11,120 ft	150 ft	CONC	36C R
18R/36L	178° / 358°	9,320 ft	150 ft	CONC	18R R
18L/36R	178° / 358°	9,000 ft	150 ft	CONC	Standard L
09/27	91° / 271°	8,946 ft	150 ft	CONC	Standard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. At this towered field, ATC sequences the pattern. Right traffic is published for 36C and for 18R. The other runway pattern notes are not listed in the facts. Expect runway use to follow tower flow, traffic volume and the noise abatement procedures in effect.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

RWY 18C RWY 36C RWY 18R RWY 36L RWY 18L RWY 36R RWY 09 RWY 27

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KMEM have?

KMEM has 4 runways.

What is the longest runway at KMEM?

Runway 18C/36C is the longest runway at 11,120 ft.

Which runway is the shortest at KMEM?

Runway 09/27 is the shortest runway at 8,946 ft.

Does KMEM have ILS on the runways?

Yes. ILS is available on 09, 27, 18C, 36C, 18L, 36R, 18R and 36L.

Is KMEM a towered airport?

Yes. The control tower is open 24 hours.

Does KMEM have right traffic patterns?

Yes. Right traffic is published for runway 36C and runway 18R.

Are there noise abatement procedures at KMEM?

Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Successive or simultaneous departures are approved on specific paired runways with course divergence no later than 2.27 NM from the runway end.

Runways at Frederick W Smith Intl/Memphis headings, length, surface and ILS (KMEM)