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KGAD
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport · Gadsden
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
569 ft / 173 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 112.30 MHz (ANNISTON RDO)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (KGAD), located in Gadsden, 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 569 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
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGAD / GAD
Municipality
Gadsden
Country
Region
US-AL — Alabama
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
569 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,802 ft / 2,073 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 61° / 241°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 61° / 241°
RWY 06 (61°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (241°)
108.35 MHz
IDENT: GAD | CRS: 244°
Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,806 ft / 1,465 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D BIRMINGHAM APP/DEP
120.05 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
127.83 MHz
RDO ANNISTON RDO
112.30 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026