M01

VFR

GENERAL DEWITT SPAIN

MEMPHIS · TENNESSEE

Elev
225'
Longest RWY
3,799'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of M01 GENERAL DEWITT SPAIN showing runway layout — runways 17/35
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M01
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,225'
MSL · field 225' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF M01

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KM01 241835Z AUTO 24004KT 9SM BKN046 BKN300 28/21 A3006 RMK AO2 T02780207 $
Wind
240° @ 4 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,665 ft
Ceiling
4,600 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
6 NM NW
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
  • 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 4 kt
RWY 17
167°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 167° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,225 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored167° / 347°3,799 ftASPH17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(4°)
35PAPI 2-box left(4°)

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of M01 GENERAL DEWITT SPAIN in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
M01 · IAP
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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+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • 608 FT RADIO TWRS 1 MI NE.
  • FIXED WING GRASS AREA TKOF & LNDG NA.
  • CLSD TO ROTORCRAFT TRNG WO WRITTEN PMSN.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS APCH AT 901-842-8457.

Other notes

  • VFR ONLY.
  • 2UNATNDD THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M01

Answer card
ICAO
M01
Name
GENERAL DEWITT SPAIN
Location
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Elevation
225 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,225 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,799 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

General DeWitt Spain Airport sits in Memphis, Tennessee. Field elevation is 225 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,799 ft long with asphalt pavement. Magnetic variation is 0°, so the runway numbers line up with the published headings. There is no control tower. VFR only operations are published, so plan for visual conditions and current local traffic awareness.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise. No ILS approaches are published here. For IFR support, Memphis Approach is the contact listed in the remarks. Clearance delivery is handled through Memphis Approach at 901-842-8457. A 608 ft radio tower sits 1 mile northeast of the airport, so keep that in mind on departure and arrival planning.

General DeWitt Spain Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The field is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Fixed-wing grass area takeoff and landing are not authorized. Rotorcraft training is closed without written permission. For a first-time arrival, the key points are simple. Stay VFR. Brief the tower obstacle. Verify current airport status before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What runway is available at M01 and how long is it?
M01 has one runway, 17/35. It is 3,799 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Does General DeWitt Spain Airport have a control tower?
No. M01 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.7 and keep your traffic calls concise.
Is there an ILS at M01?
No ILS approaches are published for M01. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at M01?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at M01?
General DeWitt Spain Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Can I fly VFR only into M01?
Yes. Published remarks say the airport is VFR only. Plan your arrival for visual conditions and confirm current weather before launch.
What should I know about obstacles near M01?
A 608 ft radio tower is located 1 mile northeast of the airport. Build that into your departure and arrival scan.
Are there any special operating limits at M01?
Yes. Fixed-wing grass area takeoff and landing are not authorized. Rotorcraft training is closed without written permission. The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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