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EGDR

RNAS Culdrose · Helston

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
267 ft / 81 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for RNAS Culdrose (EGDR), located in Helston, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 267 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
RNAS Culdrose
ICAO / IATA
EGDR / —
Municipality
Helston
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
267 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,006 ft / 1,831 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 113° / 293°
RWY 11 (113°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (293°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,448 ft / 1,051 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 178.5° / 358.5°
RWY 18 (178.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (358.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,372 ft / 1,028 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 63° / 243°
RWY 06 (63°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (243°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
134.05 MHz
ATIS ATIS
23.18 MHz
GND GND
122.10 MHz
OPS OPS
572.50 MHz
TWR TWR
122.10 MHz

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