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04CA

Gray Butte Field · Palmdale

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,020 ft / 920 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
8/26 · 8,000 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gray Butte Field (04CA), located in Palmdale, 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 3,020 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gray Butte Field
ICAO / IATA
04CA / —
Municipality
Palmdale
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,020 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 8 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 8 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KPMDILS
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
39 km / 21 nm
KEDWILS
Edwards Air Force Base
43 km / 23 nm
KWJF
General William J Fox Airfield
54 km / 29 nm
KONTILS
Ontario International Airport
57 km / 31 nm
KSBDILS
San Bernardino International Airport
66 km / 36 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026