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EGAR
Rothera Research Station · Rothera Research Station
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
9 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 2,875 ft · GRAVELUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rothera Research Station (EGAR), located in Rothera Research Station, Antarctica. 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 9 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Rothera Research Station
ICAO / IATA
EGAR / —
Municipality
Rothera Research Station
Country
Region
AQ-U-A — (unassigned)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
9 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,875 ft / 876 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: GRAVEL
Heading: 201° / 21°
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: GRAVEL
Heading: 201° / 21°
RWY 18 (201°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (21°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026