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KAVL

Asheville Regional Airport · Asheville

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,165 ft / 660 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 121.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 8,001 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL), located in Asheville, 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 2,165 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Asheville Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAVL / AVL
Municipality
Asheville
Country
Region
US-NC — North Carolina
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,165 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,001 ft / 2,439 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 160° / 340°
RWY 17 (160°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: IMO | CRS: 167°
RWY 35 (340°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: AVL | CRS: 347°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
124.65 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.20 MHz
CTAF CTAF
121.10 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
121.10 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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KTRIILS
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026