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K8V1

Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport · Del Norte

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7,949 ft / 2,423 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport (K8V1), located in Del Norte, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 7,949 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
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport
ICAO / IATA
K8V1 / —
Municipality
Del Norte
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
7,949 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,015 ft / 1,833 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 31.3° / 211.3°
RWY 02 (31.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (211.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,775 ft / 1,151 m
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KDROILS
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KTEXILS
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139 km / 75 nm
KSKX
Taos Regional Airport
153 km / 82 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026