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EGST
Elmsett Airfield · Ipswich, Suffolk
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
246 ft / 75 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 130.90 MHz (Elmsett A/G)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 2,920 ft · GrassLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Elmsett Airfield (EGST), located in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. 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 246 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.
Full Name
Elmsett Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EGST / —
Municipality
Ipswich, Suffolk
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
246 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,920 ft / 890 m
Runway Width: 85 ft / 26 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 49° / 229°
Runway Width: 85 ft / 26 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 49° / 229°
RWY 05 (49°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (229°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G Elmsett A/G
130.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026