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8WA6

Christensen Field · Royal City

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,150 ft / 351 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 2,500 ft · ASPHLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Christensen Field (8WA6), located in Royal City, 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 1,150 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
Christensen Field
ICAO / IATA
8WA6 / —
Municipality
Royal City
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,150 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,500 ft / 762 m
Runway Width: 22 ft / 7 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: ° / 347°
RWY 07
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (347°)
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).

KMWHILS
Grant County International Airport
38 km / 20 nm
KEATILS
Pangborn Memorial Airport
71 km / 38 nm
KPSCILS
Tri Cities Airport
81 km / 44 nm
KYKMILS
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
83 km / 45 nm
KALWILS
Walla Walla Regional Airport
135 km / 73 nm

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