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5I6

Galveston Airport · Galveston

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
786 ft / 240 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 2,720 ft · TURF-GUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Galveston Airport (5I6), located in Galveston, 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 786 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
Galveston Airport
ICAO / IATA
5I6 / —
Municipality
Galveston
Country
Region
US-IN — Indiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
786 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,720 ft / 829 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: ° / 179°
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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