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KE30

Bruce Field · Ballinger

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,738 ft / 530 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 3,906 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bruce Field (KE30), located in Ballinger, 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 1,738 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
Bruce Field
ICAO / IATA
KE30 / —
Municipality
Ballinger
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,738 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,906 ft / 1,191 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180.3° / 0.3°
RWY 17 (180.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (0.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SAN ANGELO APP/DEP
125.35 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KJCT
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131 km / 71 nm

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