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FHSH
Saint Helena Airport · Longwood
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,017 ft / 310 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 6,398 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Saint Helena Airport (FHSH), located in Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. 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 1,017 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Saint Helena Airport
ICAO / IATA
FHSH / HLE
Municipality
Longwood
Region
SH-SH — Saint Helena
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,017 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,398 ft / 1,950 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 01 (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP
119.10 MHz
TWR
118.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026