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08AN

Base Camp Airstrip · Palmer

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
892 ft / 272 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
7/25 · 1,300 ft · GVLUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Base Camp Airstrip (08AN), located in Palmer, 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 892 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
Base Camp Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
08AN / —
Municipality
Palmer
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
892 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 7 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,300 ft / 396 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 7 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

PAAQ
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
14 km / 7 nm
PAWS
Wasilla Airport
23 km / 12 nm
PABV
Birchwood Airport
36 km / 19 nm
PAED
Elmendorf Air Force Base
59 km / 32 nm
PAMR
Merrill Field
64 km / 35 nm

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