Runway 18L at KMEM is the southbound end of the 18L/36R runway. The opposite end is 36R. Runway 18L has a magnetic heading of 179°. Length is 9,000 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. This end has an ILS. The published localizer is 111.15 with a course of 180° magnetic. KMEM is FREDERICK W SMITH INTL/MEMPHIS in Memphis, Tennessee. Field elevation is 340.9 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 18L is 277.6 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18L
Based on the current METAR wind at KMEM.
- Headwind
- 9.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.6 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 21°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 18L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 178°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 88°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (358°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 178°M for Runway 18L
Instrument approaches · Runway 18L
LD CAT I RWY 18L
EXS
111.15
Course 180°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18L at KMEM?
Runway 18L has a magnetic heading of 179°. That is the heading for the 18L end at KMEM.
Is runway 18L at KMEM left or right traffic?
Runway 18L uses left traffic, standard. That is the pattern direction listed for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 18L use at KMEM?
Runway 18L uses localizer 111.15. The ILS course is 180° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 18L at KMEM?
Runway 18L is 9,000 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 18L at KMEM?
Runway 18L surface is concrete. Lighting is high intensity.
Does runway 18L have an ILS approach at KMEM?
Yes. Runway 18L has an ILS with localizer 111.15 and a 180° magnetic course.