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H49

Sackman Field · Columbia

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
420 ft / 128 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 2,450 ft · TURF-ELIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sackman Field (H49), located in Columbia, 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 420 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
Sackman Field
ICAO / IATA
H49 / —
Municipality
Columbia
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
420 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,450 ft / 747 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: TURF-E
Heading: ° / 201.4°
RWY 03
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (201.4°)
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).

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35 km / 19 nm
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Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport
36 km / 20 nm
KSUSILS
Spirit of St Louis Airport
43 km / 23 nm
KALNILS
St Louis Regional Airport
52 km / 28 nm
KMDHILS
Southern Illinois Airport
114 km / 62 nm

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