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GB-0393
Currock Hill Glider Field · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
800 ft / 244 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 1,968 ft · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Currock Hill Glider Field (GB-0393), located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. 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 800 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Currock Hill Glider Field
ICAO / IATA
GB-0393 / —
Municipality
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
800 ft
Official Website
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,968 ft / 600 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 06
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026