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KCIU

Chippewa County International Airport · Kincheloe

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
800 ft / 244 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 123.00 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chippewa County International Airport (KCIU), located in Kincheloe, 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 800 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
Chippewa County International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCIU / CIU
Municipality
Kincheloe
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
800 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,201 ft / 2,195 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 150.1° / 330.1°
RWY 16 (150.1°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: CIU | CRS: 157°
RWY 34 (330.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90.2° / 270.2°
RWY 09 (90.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (270.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
127.58 MHz
CNTR TORONTO CNTR
132.65 MHz
RDO GREEN BAY RDO
123.65 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz

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KAPNILS
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CYZE
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152 km / 82 nm

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