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FXMU
Mejametalana Air Base · Foso
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,105 ft / 1,556 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (BIRD NEST TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mejametalana Air Base (FXMU), located in Foso, Lesotho. 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 5,105 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 9,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Mejametalana Air Base
ICAO / IATA
FXMU / —
Municipality
Foso
Country
Region
LS-A — Maseru District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
5,105 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,531 ft / 1,381 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 21° / 201°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 21° / 201°
RWY 04 (21°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (201°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,542 ft / 470 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 85° / 265°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 85° / 265°
RWY 11 (85°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (265°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR BIRD NEST TWR
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026