William L Whitehurst Field (M08), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
William L Whitehurst Field (M08) is a public-use general aviation airport in Bolivar, Tennessee, operating a single paved runway at 5,007 feet. The field is non-towered and reports modest business aviation traffic per FAA TFMSC data, with the nearest customs facility located at KMEM, roughly 47 nautical miles away. Attendance runs daily, with shorter hours on Sunday, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel are listed as available.
Runways
William L Whitehurst Field has one paved runway, 01/19, 5,007 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
William L Whitehurst Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
William L Whitehurst Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 47 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
William L Whitehurst Field recorded 39 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Whitehurst Fld is concentrated in the October-through-December period, with October showing the highest monthly count of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 9 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
William L Whitehurst Field averages 17.0 days above 90°F in July, 20.2 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.5°F, and January the coldest, at 49.0°F.
Weather station is 3.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
William L Whitehurst Field has published operating constraints in two categories: environmental and other notes.
Wildlife has been reported in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel service is available 24 hours a day with credit card payment.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
William L Whitehurst Field has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Fayette County (KFYE), 17.23 NM west.
Part of the Memphis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KM08 / William L Whitehurst Field?
William L Whitehurst Field (M08) has one paved runway, designated 01/19, measuring 5,007 feet long and 75 feet wide. The surface is asphalt. This single runway serves all traffic at the field, so pilots operating larger business aircraft should confirm performance figures against this length before planning a stop.
Is fuel available at William L Whitehurst Field around the clock?
Fuel service at William L Whitehurst Field is listed as available 24 hours a day via credit card. Both 100LL and Jet A are offered at the field. This self-service arrangement means aircraft can refuel outside the posted attendance hours, which run Monday through Saturday from 0830 to 1700 and Sunday from 1300 to 1700.
Where is the nearest customs facility to M08 for international arrivals?
The nearest customs facility to William L Whitehurst Field is at KMEM, approximately 47 nautical miles away. William L Whitehurst Field itself does not have onsite customs processing. Operators arriving from outside the United States should plan clearance at KMEM or another designated port of entry before continuing to M08.
How much business aviation traffic does William L Whitehurst Field handle?
William L Whitehurst Field recorded 39 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 127 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic is light and concentrated toward the end of the year, with October, November, and December accounting for a noticeably larger share of movements than earlier months. This places the field in a modest activity tier relative to larger regional airports nearby.