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KAPG

Phillips Army Air Field · Aberdeen

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
57 ft / 17 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.15 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Phillips Army Air Field (KAPG), located in Aberdeen, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 57 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
Phillips Army Air Field
ICAO / IATA
KAPG / APG
Municipality
Aberdeen
Country
Region
US-MD — Maryland
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
57 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,997 ft / 2,437 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 28.4° / 208.4°
RWY 04 (28.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (208.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,004 ft / 1,525 m
Runway Width: 149 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 161.4° / 341.4°
RWY 17 (161.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (341.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,849 ft / 1,478 m
Runway Width: 149 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 71.4° / 251.4°
RWY 08 (71.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (251.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D POTOMAC APP/DEP
126.75 MHz
ATIS ATIS
108.40 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
126.15 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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