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GE05

Gibson Field · Lafayette

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
750 ft / 229 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 2,400 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gibson Field (GE05), located in Lafayette, United States. 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 750 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gibson Field
ICAO / IATA
GE05 / —
Municipality
Lafayette
Country
Region
US-GA — Georgia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
750 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,400 ft / 732 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY 02
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KRMGILS
Richard B Russell Airport
34 km / 18 nm
KCHAILS
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
48 km / 26 nm
KRYYILS
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field
96 km / 52 nm
KMGEILS
Dobbins Air Reserve Base
109 km / 59 nm
KFTYILS
Fulton County Airport Brown Field
120 km / 65 nm

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