Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
US-3283
Nelson Airfield · Memphis
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
333 ft / 101 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
9/27 · 2,990 ft · TurfUNLITFlight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination
Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.
Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nelson Airfield (US-3283), located in 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 333 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.
Full Name
Nelson Airfield
ICAO / IATA
US-3283 / —
Municipality
Memphis
Country
Region
US-TN — Tennessee
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
333 ft
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 9 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,990 ft / 911 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: 88° / 268°
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: 88° / 268°
RWY 9 (88°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (268°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026