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K1V8

Leach Airport · Center

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7,598 ft / 2,316 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 7,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Leach Airport (K1V8), located in Center, 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 7,598 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
Leach Airport
ICAO / IATA
K1V8 / —
Municipality
Center
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
7,598 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,000 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 125° / 315°
RWY 12 (125°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (315°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KALSILS
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field
42 km / 23 nm
KGUCILS
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
114 km / 61 nm
KPUBILS
Pueblo Memorial Airport
147 km / 79 nm
KFCSILS
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
150 km / 81 nm
KSKX
Taos Regional Airport
152 km / 82 nm

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