Millington / Memphis Airport (KNQA), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Millington / Memphis Airport (KNQA) sits in Millington, Tennessee, roughly 19 nautical miles from the Memphis metro area, and operates as a towered public-use field with a single long asphalt runway. The airport handles a mix of business aviation traffic tracked under FAA TFMSC data for 2025, with nearby fields including Charles W Baker and General Dewitt Spain within a short radius. Its proximity to Memphis International supports customs routing for operators without on-site clearance at KNQA itself.
Runways
Millington / Memphis Airport has one paved runway, 04/22, 8,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Millington / Memphis Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Millington / Memphis Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 20 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Millington / Memphis Airport recorded 983 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October, November and December. Business aviation traffic at KNQA is concentrated in the latter half of the year, with operations rising through summer and peaking in November and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 109 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 6.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Millington / Memphis Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and pavement strength.
Taxiway B is closed to air carrier aircraft.
For clearance delivery when the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact Memphis Approach.
MALSR is activated for runway 22, and REIL serves runway 04. HIRL lighting on runway 04/22 is controlled via CTAF, with a preset low intensity setting that can be increased on request via CTAF. PAPI on runway 04 and runway 22 is on continuously.
PCR VALUE: 1038/F/C/X/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Millington / Memphis Airport has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Charles W Baker, 5.61 NM southwest.
Part of the Memphis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KNQA?
KNQA, Millington / Memphis Airport, has a single runway, 04/22, measuring 8,001 feet long and 150 feet wide. The surface is asphalt. This length accommodates most business jet and military-type traffic without restriction. The published PCR value is 1038/F / C/X / T, which dispatchers should reference directly for weight-bearing planning on this pavement. Runway 04 and runway 22 both carry lighting and approach aids described in the airfield remarks.
Is customs clearance available on site at KNQA?
KNQA does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is KMEM, located approximately 19.57 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance for international arrivals should plan to route through KMEM rather than expecting processing at Millington / Memphis Airport. This distance should factor into ground transportation or repositioning plans for any flight requiring border clearance formalities.
What are the tower and lighting operating hours at KNQA?
KNQA operates with an attendance schedule of Monday through Friday from 0730 to 0200, and Saturday through Sunday from 0700 to 1900, all local. The field is towered, and airfield remarks note that MALSR is activated for runway 22 while REIL serves runway 04. HIRL lighting on runway 04/22 is pilot-controlled through CTAF, with a preset low intensity setting that can be increased on demand. PAPI on both runway 04 and runway 22 remains on continuously. When the tower is closed, clearance delivery routes through Memphis Approach.
Does KNQA see seasonal variation in business aviation traffic?
Yes, business aviation traffic at KNQA, Millington / Memphis Airport, shows a notable seasonal pattern. Monthly operations climb from lower counts in the winter and spring months, such as 48 operations in April, to higher counts later in the year, peaking at 109 operations in both November and December. Summer months also show elevated activity, with June, July, and August each exceeding 85 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KNQA during the fourth quarter should anticipate the busiest traffic conditions of the year based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
What fuel types are available at KNQA?
KNQA offers 100LL avgas and A+ fuel, and the field also has Jet A available according to airport data. This combination supports both piston aircraft and turbine or jet operators at Millington / Memphis Airport. Fuel service aligns with the field's published attendance schedule, which runs Monday through Friday from 0730 to 0200 and weekends from 0700 to 1900 local time. Crews planning fuel stops outside these windows should coordinate in advance given the towered field's operating hours.