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KDLF

Laughlin Air Force Base · Del Rio

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,082 ft / 330 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Laughlin Air Force Base (KDLF), located in Del Rio, 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 1,082 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
Laughlin Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KDLF / DLF
Municipality
Del Rio
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,082 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13C / 31C
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,857 ft / 2,700 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 135.4° / 315.4°
RWY 13C (135.4°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: DLF | CRS: 128°
RWY 31C (315.4°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: ILH | CRS: 308°
Runway 13L / 31R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,311 ft / 2,533 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 135.4° / 315.4°
RWY 13L (135.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31R (315.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13R / 31L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,246 ft / 1,904 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.4° / 315.4°
RWY 13R (135.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31L (315.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP DEL RIO APP
119.60 MHz
ATIS ATIS
114.40 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
120.50 MHz
DEP DEL RIO DEP
119.60 MHz
GND GND
138.75 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
35.46 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
125.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KDRTILS
Del Rio International Airport
15 km / 8 nm
MMPG
Piedras Negras International Airport
85 km / 46 nm
KSOA
Sonora Municipal Airport
137 km / 74 nm
KJCT
Kimble County Airport
161 km / 87 nm
KSKFILS
Lackland Air Force Base
213 km / 115 nm

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