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CN28

Big Creek Helistop · Big Creek

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,017 ft / 1,529 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
H1/- · 65 ft · Blacktop on graniteUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Big Creek Helistop (CN28), located in Big Creek, 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 5,017 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
Big Creek Helistop
ICAO / IATA
CN28 / —
Municipality
Big Creek
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,017 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway H1 / -
UNLIT
Runway Length: 65 ft / 20 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Blacktop on granite
Heading: ° / 242°
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY - (242°)
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).

KFATILS
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63 km / 34 nm
KBIHILS
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
81 km / 44 nm
KVISILS
Visalia Municipal Airport
99 km / 53 nm
KMCEILS
Merced Regional Macready Field
112 km / 60 nm
KNLC
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport
115 km / 62 nm

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