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K5V5

Shiprock Airstrip · Shiprock

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,270 ft / 1,606 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 4,840 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Shiprock Airstrip (K5V5), located in Shiprock, 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 5,270 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
Shiprock Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
K5V5 / —
Municipality
Shiprock
Country
Region
US-NM — New Mexico
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,270 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,840 ft / 1,475 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 32° / 212°
RWY 02 (32°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (212°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz
UNIC MEDEVAC
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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42 km / 23 nm
KCEZ
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68 km / 37 nm
KDROILS
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98 km / 53 nm
KGUPILS
Gallup Municipal Airport
132 km / 71 nm
KTEXILS
Telluride Regional Airport
156 km / 84 nm

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