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KCBM
Columbus Air Force Base · Columbus
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
219 ft / 67 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 128.65 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13C/31C · 12,000 ft · PEMLIGHTED13L/31R · 8,000 ft · PEMLIGHTED13R/31L · 6,300 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Columbus Air Force Base (KCBM), located in Columbus, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 219 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 Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KCBM / CBM
Municipality
Columbus
Country
Region
US-MS — Mississippi
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
219 ft
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Runway 13C / 31C
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 134° / 314°
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 134° / 314°
RWY 13C (134°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: CBM | CRS: 130°
RWY 31C (314°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: TBB | CRS: 316°
Runway 13L / 31R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 135° / 315°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 13L (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31R (315°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13R / 31L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,300 ft / 1,920 m
Runway Width: 175 ft / 53 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 134° / 314°
Runway Width: 175 ft / 53 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 134° / 314°
RWY 13R (134°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31L (314°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
126.08 MHz
ATIS ATIS
115.20 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
33.86 MHz
DEP DEP
132.05 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
MISC SOF
25.21 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.46 MHz
PTD PTD
37.60 MHz
TWR TWR
128.65 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026