Millington-Memphis Airport (KNQA)
Medium airport · Millington, Tennessee, United States
Airport data
| Name | Millington-Memphis Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNQA |
| IATA | NQA |
| Elevation | 320 ft (98 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°21'24" W 89°52'13" 35.35670, -89.87030 |
| Location | Millington, Tennessee, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Millington-Memphis Airport at a glance
Millington-Memphis Airport is a medium airport in Millington, Tennessee, United States, known to airline systems as NQA. The field elevation of 320 ft (98 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNQA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNQA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Millington-Memphis Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis International Airport | KMEM | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Arkansas International Airport | KBYH | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Jonesboro Municipal Airport | KJBR | 88 km (48 NM) |
| McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport | KMKL | 91 km (49 NM) |
| University Oxford Airport | KUOX | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Millington-Memphis Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 320 ft field elevation of Millington-Memphis Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Millington-Memphis Airport
What is the ICAO code of Millington-Memphis Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Millington-Memphis Airport is KNQA, and its IATA code is NQA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Millington-Memphis Airport above sea level?
Millington-Memphis Airport sits at an elevation of 320 feet (98 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Millington-Memphis Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.3567, -89.8703 — in Millington, Tennessee, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Memphis International Airport, about 36 km away.
Does KNQA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNQA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Millington-Memphis Airport?
Millington-Memphis Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a PEM surface.