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1MS8

Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) · Shuqualak

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
260 ft / 79 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
APP 31.48 MHz (MERIDIAN APP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 6,300 ft · ASPH-CONCUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) (1MS8), located in Shuqualak, 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 260 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
Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy)
ICAO / IATA
1MS8 / —
Municipality
Shuqualak
Country
Region
US-MS — Mississippi
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
260 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,300 ft / 1,920 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: ASPH-CONC
Heading: 133° / °
RWY 13 (133°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP MERIDIAN APP
31.48 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KNMMILS
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field
43 km / 23 nm
KGTRILS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
57 km / 31 nm
KMEIILS
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
69 km / 38 nm
KCBMILS
Columbus Air Force Base
79 km / 43 nm
KTCLILS
Tuscaloosa National Airport
95 km / 52 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026