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KAYX
Arnold Air Force Base · Manchester
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,067 ft / 325 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
PTD 126.20 MHz (PTD)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 6,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Arnold Air Force Base (KAYX), located in Manchester, 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 1,067 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
Arnold Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KAYX / TUH
Municipality
Manchester
Country
Region
US-TN — Tennessee
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,067 ft
Official Website
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 30° / 210°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 30° / 210°
RWY 03 (30°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (210°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
128.32 MHz
CNTR MEMPHIS CNTR
126.75 MHz
PTD PTD
126.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026