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K4X4

Wessington Springs Airport · Wessington Springs

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,546 ft / 471 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 3,600 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wessington Springs Airport (K4X4), located in Wessington Springs, 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 1,546 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
Wessington Springs Airport
ICAO / IATA
K4X4 / —
Municipality
Wessington Springs
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,546 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,600 ft / 1,097 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 120° / 300°
RWY 12 (120°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (300°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Huron Regional Airport
43 km / 23 nm
KPIRILS
Pierre Regional Airport
144 km / 78 nm
KATYILS
Watertown Regional Airport
145 km / 78 nm
KFSDILS
Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
153 km / 83 nm
KABRILS
Aberdeen Regional Airport
154 km / 83 nm

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