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K49B

Sturgis Municipal Airport · Sturgis

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,243 ft / 988 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/D 119.50 MHz (ELLSWORTH APP/DEP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 5,100 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B), located in Sturgis, 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 3,243 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
Sturgis Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
K49B / —
Municipality
Sturgis
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,243 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,100 ft / 1,554 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 113° / 293°
RWY 11 (113°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (293°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D ELLSWORTH APP/DEP
119.50 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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