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KELN

Bowers Field · Ellensburg

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,764 ft / 538 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
ASOS 118.38 MHz (ASOS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bowers Field (KELN), located in Ellensburg, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,764 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
Bowers Field
ICAO / IATA
KELN / ELN
Municipality
Ellensburg
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,764 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,590 ft / 1,704 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 88° / 268°
RWY 07 (88°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (268°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,300 ft / 1,311 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 133° / 313°
RWY 11 (133°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (313°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS
118.38 MHz
CNTR SEATTLE CNTR
132.60 MHz
RDO SEATTLE RDO
122.20 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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