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GB-0974

Hickstead Airstrip · Hassocks, West Sussex

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
0 ft / —
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Hickstead Airstrip (GB-0974), located in Hassocks, West Sussex, United Kingdom. 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 0 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Hickstead Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
GB-0974 / —
Municipality
Hassocks, West Sussex
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
0 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.

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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EGLF
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EGLLILS
London Heathrow Airport
60 km / 32 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026