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KAXH

Houston Southwest Airport · Rosharon

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
68 ft / 21 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CLD 120.80 MHz (CLNC DEL)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 5,003 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Houston Southwest Airport (KAXH), located in Rosharon, 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 68 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
Houston Southwest Airport
ICAO / IATA
KAXH / —
Municipality
Rosharon
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
68 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,003 ft / 1,525 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 94.2° / 274.2°
RWY 09 (94.2°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: AXH | CRS: 89°
RWY 27 (274.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D HOUSTON APP/DEP
123.80 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
120.80 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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22 km / 12 nm
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25 km / 13 nm
KEFDILS
Ellington Airport
33 km / 18 nm
KLBXILS
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
44 km / 24 nm
KIAHILS
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
55 km / 30 nm

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