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KAIB
Hopkins Field · Nucla
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,940 ft / 1,811 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Hopkins Field (KAIB), located in Nucla, 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 5,940 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
Hopkins Field
ICAO / IATA
KAIB / —
Municipality
Nucla
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,940 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,600 ft / 1,402 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 58.5° / 238.5°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 58.5° / 238.5°
RWY 05 (58.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (238.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,000 ft / 1,219 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 123.9° / 303.9°
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 123.9° / 303.9°
RWY 11 (123.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (303.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
132.53 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026