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KDMA

Davis Monthan Air Force Base · Tucson

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,704 ft / 824 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.85 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 13,643 ft · PEMLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Davis Monthan Air Force Base (KDMA), located in Tucson, 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 2,704 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
Davis Monthan Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KDMA / DMA
Municipality
Tucson
Country
Region
US-AZ — Arizona
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,704 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,643 ft / 4,158 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 137.5° / 317.5°
RWY 12 (137.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (317.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D TUCSON APP/DEP
119.40 MHz
ACP COMD POST
38.13 MHz
ATIS ATIS
27.01 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.80 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
23.98 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
118.85 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KTUSILS
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8 km / 4 nm
KFHUILS
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field
82 km / 44 nm
KOLS
Nogales International Airport
83 km / 45 nm
KDUG
Bisbee Douglas International Airport
144 km / 78 nm
KIWAILS
Mesa Gateway Airport
146 km / 79 nm

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