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K4A9
Isbell Field · Fort Payne
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
877 ft / 267 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 119.03 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 5,001 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Isbell Field (K4A9), located in Fort Payne, 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 877 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.
Full Name
Isbell Field
ICAO / IATA
K4A9 / —
Municipality
Fort Payne
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
877 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,001 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 40° / 220°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 40° / 220°
RWY 04 (40°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (220°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
119.03 MHz
CNTR ATLANTA CNTR
133.80 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026