Millington-Memphis Airport

KNQA / NQA

Millington, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
14:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
8 kt
190° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNQA 041450Z 19008G17KT 10SM BKN014 OVC020 21/18 A3018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 320 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,720 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,320 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NQA
04
22
14
32
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 8,000 ft 200 ft PEM 38°
7.1 kt 3.8 kt
152° angle
14/32 4,850 ft 150 ft PEM 142°
5.4 kt 5.9 kt
48° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,250 ft 200 ft PEM 185°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KNQA

3,853 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
5.5%
LIFR
3.8%

Millington-Memphis Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 28.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.1%
NE
9.1%
E
3.4%
SE
7.4%
S
14.1%
SW
11.7%
W
4.5%
NW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -14°C to 35°C
-14°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,853 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Millington-Memphis Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNQA
IATA Code: NQA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 320 ft MSL

Location

City: Millington
Country: US
Latitude: 35.356701°
Longitude: -89.870300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,850 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,250 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Millington-Memphis Airport

Overview

Millington-Memphis Airport serves the Millington area near Memphis, Tennessee, functioning as a medium-sized airport with three paved runways. Located at 320 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional and local aircraft operations. Its strategic positioning and multiple runway configurations offer flexibility for various aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 78.1% of the time, with marginal and instrument conditions occurring less frequently. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -11°C to 35°C, with an average temperature of 12.7°C. Wind patterns are primarily southerly at an average of 6.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 31% of the time and maximum gusts reaching 20 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three parallel runways with different lengths: Runway 04/22 at 8000ft, Runway 14/32 at 4850ft, and Runway 18/36 at 4250ft. All runways are paved and maintained for multiple aircraft types. The consistent wind patterns show 100% favorable wind conditions across all runways, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.4 to 4.2 knots.

Approach Considerations

Optimal VFR flying conditions are most prevalent in October, September, and January. Visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with only 1.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 1.5% of observations with fog present, but generally can expect clear approach conditions throughout the year.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.