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KECS

Mondell Field · Newcastle

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,174 ft / 1,272 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 118.00 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mondell Field (KECS), located in Newcastle, 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 4,174 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
Mondell Field
ICAO / IATA
KECS / ECS
Municipality
Newcastle
Country
Region
US-WY — Wyoming
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,174 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,300 ft / 1,615 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 143.9° / 323.9°
RWY 13 (143.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (323.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,666 ft / 813 m
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 17 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,220 ft / 677 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 59.9° / 239.9°
RWY 05 (59.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (239.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
118.00 MHz
CNTR DENVER CNTR
127.95 MHz
RDO CASPER RDO
122.50 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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