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Big Bend Sugar E Airport · Big Bend

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
541 ft / 165 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Big Bend Sugar E Airport (FDBS), located in Big Bend, Eswatini. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 541 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Big Bend Sugar E Airport
ICAO / IATA
FDBS / —
Municipality
Big Bend
Country
Region
SZ-LU — Lubombo Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
541 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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FQMAILS
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FABR
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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026