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86CL

Ernst Field · Hemet

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,860 ft / 872 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 3,100 ft · DIRT-GRVLUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ernst Field (86CL), located in Hemet, 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 2,860 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
Ernst Field
ICAO / IATA
86CL / —
Municipality
Hemet
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,860 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,100 ft / 945 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: DIRT-GRVL
Heading: ° / °
RWY 02
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20
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).

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KNFG
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KCRQILS
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64 km / 34 nm
KSBDILS
San Bernardino International Airport
64 km / 35 nm

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