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K5R1
Roy Wilcox Airport · Chatom
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
165 ft / 50 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 4,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Roy Wilcox Airport (K5R1), located in Chatom, 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 165 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
Roy Wilcox Airport
ICAO / IATA
K5R1 / —
Municipality
Chatom
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
165 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,000 ft / 1,219 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 120° / 300°
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 120° / 300°
RWY 12 (120°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (300°)
No ILS / Visual Only
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026