Memphis Air National Guard Base
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Location | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Status | ◉ Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1929 |
| Operating Organization | US Air National Guard |
| Units |
|
Location & Details
| Coordinates | 35.0425°N, -89.9767°E |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) |
| IATA code | MEM |
| ICAO code | KMEM |
| Runways |
|
| Website | flymemphis.com/ |
Description
Memphis Air National Guard Base is situated on the grounds of Memphis International Airport in Shelby County, Tennessee. The installation was established in 1946. During World War II, the airfield served as the base for the 4th Ferrying Group of the Army Air Forces Air Transport Command, which relocated its headquarters to the site in December 1942. The group was responsible for the overseas delivery of aircraft, with pilots departing Memphis for routes to Africa via South America. The 4th Ferrying Group concluded its operations at the location in March 1947.
The base is currently occupied by the 164th Airlift Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard. The wing conducts strategic airlift operations and operates a fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, a platform it has utilized since 2013.
The military facilities were originally located on the north side of the airport. In 2008, the base relocated to a new complex on the southeast side of the airfield. This infrastructure was designed to accommodate heavy transport aircraft, including the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy previously operated by the wing. The relocation also provided additional space for adjacent commercial cargo operations.