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81XA

Buttermilk Air Strip · Florence

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,016 ft / 310 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 4,165 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Buttermilk Air Strip (81XA), located in Florence, 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 1,016 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
Buttermilk Air Strip
ICAO / IATA
81XA / —
Municipality
Florence
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,016 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,165 ft / 1,269 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 16
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
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