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KEKY
Bessemer Airport · Bessemer
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
700 ft / 213 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 118.83 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 6,007 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bessemer Airport (KEKY), located in Bessemer, 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 700 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.
Full Name
Bessemer Airport
ICAO / IATA
KEKY / —
Municipality
Bessemer
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
700 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,007 ft / 1,831 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 50° / 230°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 50° / 230°
RWY 05 (50°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: EKY | CRS: 53°
RWY 23 (230°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D BIRMINGHAM APP/DEP
124.90 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
118.83 MHz
CLD BIRMINGHAM CLNC DEL
123.75 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026