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K8S1

Polson Airport · Polson

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,941 ft / 896 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 4,195 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Polson Airport (K8S1), located in Polson, 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 2,941 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
Polson Airport
ICAO / IATA
K8S1 / —
Municipality
Polson
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,941 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,195 ft / 1,279 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 199° / 19°
RWY 18 (199°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (19°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ARR SALT LAKE CNTR
133.40 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