West Memphis Municipal (KAWM), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
West Memphis Municipal Airport (KAWM) serves the West Memphis, Arkansas area with a single concrete runway just across the Mississippi River from Memphis. The field sees a mix of business aviation traffic recorded by the FAA, with the nearest customs clearance point at Memphis International roughly 14 nautical miles away. As a non-towered field with defined attendance hours and self-serve fuel access, KAWM functions as a practical regional option in proximity to a major metro area.
Runways
West Memphis Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 6,003 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
West Memphis Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
West Memphis Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
West Memphis Municipal recorded 1,137 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at KAWM is concentrated in January, with a secondary peak in August and October, and lighter activity in February, April, July, and November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 121 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
West Memphis Municipal averages 18.8 days above 90°F in July and 18.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.4°F, and January the coldest, at 49.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
West Memphis Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Approach.
Runway 17/35 MIRL is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the Runway 17 MALSR, or the Runway 35 PAPI and REIL, use CTAF.
100LL is available 24 hours via self-serve with credit card payment.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
West Memphis Municipal has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is General Dewitt Spain, 9.69 NM northeast.
Part of the Memphis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KAWM?
No, customs is not on-site at West Memphis Municipal. The nearest customs facility is at KMEM, located approximately 13.83 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international destinations need to plan a clearance stop there rather than at KAWM directly. This distance is short enough to keep it a practical option for operators based in the West Memphis area needing customs processing without a long repositioning leg.
What runway does West Memphis Municipal Airport offer?
West Memphis Municipal Airport has a single runway, 17/35, measuring 6,003 feet long and 100 feet wide. The surface is concrete, and the full length is paved. This length accommodates a range of business aviation aircraft without significant runway-limited weight restrictions for most typical operations. There is no parallel or crosswind runway, so wind conditions aligned outside the 17/35 axis are the primary operational consideration at KAWM.
What fuel is available at KAWM?
West Memphis Municipal Airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. According to the operating remarks, 100LL is available 24 hours via self-serve with credit card payment, giving after-hours access without staff present. Jet A availability is also listed for the field, supporting turbine business aircraft. Because fuel data here is derived from traffic patterns rather than a direct confirmation, operators should verify current fuel status with the airport before planning a fuel stop.
Is KAWM a towered airport, and what are its hours of attendance?
KAWM, West Memphis Municipal Airport, is non-towered. Field attendance runs Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1900 local, and Saturday through Sunday from 0800 to 1700 local. Pilots operating outside these windows should expect an unattended field and coordinate accordingly, particularly for services beyond self-serve fuel. Since there is no tower, all traffic advisories and lighting activation are handled through CTAF.
How is runway lighting activated at West Memphis Municipal Airport?
Runway lighting at West Memphis Municipal Airport is pilot-controlled via CTAF. The MIRL on Runway 17/35 is preset to low intensity by default, and pilots can increase intensity as needed. Runway 17 also has MALSR approach lighting that can be activated the same way, while Runway 35 is equipped with PAPI and REIL. This setup means arriving pilots at KAWM should be ready to key the mic to bring up the lighting configuration they need for the approach in use.