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AL89
Sommerset Strip · Opelika
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
820 ft / 250 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 2,250 ft · TurfUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sommerset Strip (AL89), located in Opelika, 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 820 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
Sommerset Strip
ICAO / IATA
AL89 / —
Municipality
Opelika
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
820 ft
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Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,250 ft / 686 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / 208°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / 208°
RWY 07
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (208°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026