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IT-0242

Corte Airfield · Melpignano (LE)

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
262 ft / 80 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
Info 130.00 MHz (Corte Radio)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 3,232 ft · Compacted EarthUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Corte Airfield (IT-0242), located in Melpignano (LE), Italy. 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 262 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
Corte Airfield
ICAO / IATA
IT-0242 / —
Municipality
Melpignano (LE)
Country
Region
IT-75 — Apulia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
262 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,232 ft / 985 m
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Compacted Earth
Heading: ° / °
RWY 15
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

Info Corte Radio
130.00 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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