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KD17

Westwinds Airport · Delta

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Westwinds Airport (KD17), located in Delta, 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 5,000 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Westwinds Airport
ICAO / IATA
KD17 / —
Municipality
Delta
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,000 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,100 ft / 1,250 m
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 51.6° / 231.6°
RWY 04 (51.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (231.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,000 ft / 610 m
Runway Width: 70 ft / 21 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 141.6° / 321.6°
RWY 13 (141.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (321.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KRILILS
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KGUCILS
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026