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E53
Engler Field · Bad Axe
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
725 ft / 221 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Engler Field (E53), located in Bad Axe, 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 725 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
Engler Field
ICAO / IATA
E53 / —
Municipality
Bad Axe
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
725 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 7 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,523 ft / 769 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: TURF-F
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: TURF-F
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 7
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026