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AK20
CD-3 Airstrip · Nuiqsut
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 3,500 ft · GRVLLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for CD-3 Airstrip (AK20), located in Nuiqsut, 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 7 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.
Full Name
CD-3 Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
AK20 / —
Municipality
Nuiqsut
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
7 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,500 ft / 1,067 m
Runway Width: 170 ft / 52 m
Surface Type: GRVL
Heading: —° / 9°
Runway Width: 170 ft / 52 m
Surface Type: GRVL
Heading: —° / 9°
RWY 04
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026