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CKF8

Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome · Cookstown

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
704 ft / 215 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATF 123.20 MHz (Cookstown Traffic)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 1,800 ft · GRASSUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome (CKF8), located in Cookstown, Canada. 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 704 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
Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome
ICAO / IATA
CKF8 / —
Municipality
Cookstown
Country
Region
CA-ON — Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
704 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,800 ft / 549 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: GRASS
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATF Cookstown Traffic
123.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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