📍 About M03 & Memphis
M03 is located in Memphis, TN, and provides radar approach and departure control for Memphis International (MEM) and surrounding regional airports. Memphis offers a mix of southern culture, music history, affordability, and strong logistics and transportation infrastructure — home to FedEx's global hub.
🏡 Where to Live
Best for Singles & Couples
- Downtown Memphis – Walkable, nightlife, great for urban professionals
- Cooper-Young – Trendy, eclectic, bars and coffee shops
- Midtown Memphis – Artsy, historic homes, central location
Best for Families
- Germantown – Top-rated schools, quiet and suburban
- Collierville – Master-planned, highly regarded for families
- Bartlett – Affordable and safe with great schools
🚗 Commute Times to M03 (Memphis)
- 0–15 min: East Memphis, Parkway Village
- 15–30 min: Germantown, Bartlett, Midtown
- 30–45 min: Collierville, Cordova, Downtown
🎓 Top School Districts
🧳 Things to Do – Within 2 Hours, Year-Round
- Culture: Beale Street, Graceland, Sun Studio
- Outdoors: Shelby Farms Park, Mississippi River Greenbelt
- Day Trips: Oxford, MS • Tunica, MS • Little Rock, AR
- Music & BBQ: World-famous Memphis BBQ joints and blues clubs
✈️ Nearby Airports
- Memphis International (MEM): 5–10 minutes from most east Memphis neighborhoods
- General DeWitt Spain Airport: Small GA field north of downtown
- Olive Branch Airport (OLV): Busy GA field ~25 minutes from M03
💰 Cost of Living
- Median home price (Memphis): ~$225,000
- 1-bedroom rent: ~$950–$1,400/month
- State income tax: 0% – Tennessee has no income tax
- Utilities & groceries: Below national average
🏥 Healthcare
- Baptist Memorial Health Care – Largest hospital system in Memphis
- Methodist Le Bonheur – Major network with several campuses
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: World-class pediatric care and research
🛫 ATC-Specific Tips
- FedEx Ops: Expect heavy overnight freight traffic
- 24/7 coverage: Scheduling varies with cargo push and commercial flow
- Housing tip: East or southeast suburbs offer the easiest commutes
📦 Moving Tips
- Traffic: Manageable, but construction is frequent near I-240
- Try before you buy: Downtown isn’t for everyone — visit neighborhoods
- Military-friendly: Nearby Naval Support Activity Mid-South adds rental flexibility