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KBTP

Pittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport · Butler

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,248 ft / 380 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 123.05 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 4,801 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Pittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport (KBTP), located in Butler, 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 1,248 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
Pittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KBTP / BTP
Municipality
Butler
Country
Region
US-PA — Pennsylvania
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,248 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,801 ft / 1,463 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 72° / 252°
RWY 08 (72°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: BTP | CRS: 80°
RWY 26 (252°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D PITTSBURGH APP/DEP
124.75 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
121.45 MHz
CLD PITTSBURGH CLNC DEL
119.40 MHz
CTAF
123.05 MHz
RDO ALTOONA RDO
115.80 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.05 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KBVIILS
Beaver County Airport
37 km / 20 nm
KPITILS
Pittsburgh International Airport
40 km / 21 nm
KAGCILS
Allegheny County Airport
47 km / 25 nm
KFKLILS
Venango Regional Airport
67 km / 36 nm
KLBEILS
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
72 km / 39 nm

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