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KATS
Artesia Municipal Airport · Artesia
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,541 ft / 1,079 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/D 119.60 MHz (ROSWELL APP/DEP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS), located in Artesia, 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 3,541 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
Artesia Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KATS / ATS
Municipality
Artesia
Country
Region
US-NM — New Mexico
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,541 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,301 ft / 1,921 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45° / 225°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 03 (45°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (225°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,390 ft / 1,643 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 12 (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (315°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D ROSWELL APP/DEP
119.60 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
126.72 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026