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K3J1

Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport · Ridgeland

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
79 ft / 24 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.70 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
36/18 · 4,200 ft · ASPH-FLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport (K3J1), located in Ridgeland, 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 79 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
Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport
ICAO / IATA
K3J1 / —
Municipality
Ridgeland
Country
Region
US-SC — South Carolina
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
79 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 36 / 18
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,200 ft / 1,280 m
Runway Width: 7,075 ft / 2,156 m
Surface Type: ASPH-F
Heading: 360° / 180°
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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