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FL59
Buckingham Field · Fort Myers
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
23 ft / 7 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Buckingham Field (FL59), located in Fort Myers, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 23 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 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Buckingham Field
ICAO / IATA
FL59 / —
Municipality
Fort Myers
Country
Region
US-FL — Florida
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
23 ft
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Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,046 ft / 1,233 m
Runway Width: 400 ft / 122 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: 140° / 359.9°
Runway Width: 400 ft / 122 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: 140° / 359.9°
RWY 14 (140°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (359.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,726 ft / 831 m
Runway Width: 400 ft / 122 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: 60° / 266.7°
Runway Width: 400 ft / 122 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: 60° / 266.7°
RWY 06 (60°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (266.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026