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KBAK
Columbus Municipal Airport · Columbus
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
656 ft / 200 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK), located in Columbus, 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 656 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.
Full Name
Columbus Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KBAK / CLU
Municipality
Columbus
Country
Region
US-IN — Indiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
656 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,400 ft / 1,951 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 05 (45°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (225°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: BAK | CRS: 228°
Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 14 (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (315°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D INDIANAPOLIS APP/DEP
134.85 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
119.75 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.60 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.60 MHz
GND GND
121.60 MHz
RDO TERRE HAUTE RDO
112.00 MHz
TWR TWR
118.60 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026