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KAWM

West Memphis Municipal Airport · West Memphis

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
212 ft / 65 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
APP 119.10 MHz (MEMPHIS APP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 6,003 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for West Memphis Municipal Airport (KAWM), located in West Memphis, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 212 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
West Memphis Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAWM / AWM
Municipality
West Memphis
Country
Region
US-AR — Arkansas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
212 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,003 ft / 1,830 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.5° / 0.5°
RWY 17 (180.5°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: LWR | CRS: 180°
RWY 35 (0.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP MEMPHIS APP
119.10 MHz
ASOS ASOS
118.17 MHz
CLD MEMPHIS CLNC DEL
121.70 MHz
DEP MEMPHIS DEP
124.65 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.05 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KMEMILS
Memphis International Airport
26 km / 14 nm
KNQAILS
Millington-Memphis Airport
41 km / 22 nm
KJBRILS
Jonesboro Municipal Airport
86 km / 46 nm
KBYHILS
Arkansas International Airport
96 km / 52 nm
KUOXILS
University Oxford Airport
105 km / 57 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026