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ETSB
Büchel Air Base · Alflen
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,568 ft / 478 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 8,225 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Büchel Air Base (ETSB), located in Alflen, Germany. 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 1,568 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
Büchel Air Base
ICAO / IATA
ETSB / —
Municipality
Alflen
Country
Region
DE-RP — Rhineland-Palatinate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,568 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,225 ft / 2,507 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 29.3° / 209.3°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 29.3° / 209.3°
RWY 03 (29.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (209.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D LANGEN CON
125.60 MHz
ACC RHEIN CON
38.72 MHz
RDR RADAR
34.46 MHz
RDR RADAR
123.30 MHz
TWR TWR
122.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026