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KBRD
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport · Brainerd
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,232 ft / 376 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CNTR 118.05 MHz (MINNEAPOLIS CNTR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD), located in Brainerd, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,232 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
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KBRD / BRD
Municipality
Brainerd
Country
Region
US-MN — Minnesota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,232 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,500 ft / 1,981 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53.4° / 233.5°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53.4° / 233.5°
RWY 05 (53.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (233.5°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: BRD | CRS: 231°
Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 6,500 ft / 1,981 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONC-E
Heading: 163° / 343°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONC-E
Heading: 163° / 343°
RWY 16 (163°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (343°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: LER | CRS: 340°
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,080 ft / 1,244 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126° / 306°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126° / 306°
RWY 12 (126°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (306°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,800 ft / 853 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 12.7° / 192.7°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 12.7° / 192.7°
RWY 01 (12.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (192.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
ASOS ASOS
126.78 MHz
CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
118.05 MHz
RDO PRINCETON RDO
123.65 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026