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KAVX
Catalina Airport · Avalon
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,602 ft / 488 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
WX ASOS 120.67 MHz (Weather ASOS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 3,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Catalina Airport (KAVX), located in Avalon, 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 1,602 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
Catalina Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAVX / AVX
Municipality
Avalon
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,602 ft
Official Website
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Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 54° / 234°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 54° / 234°
RWY 04 (54°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (234°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D SOCAL APP/DEP
127.40 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
WX ASOS Weather ASOS
120.67 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026