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Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airport · Gila Bend

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
883 ft / 269 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 127.75 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airport (KGBN), located in Gila Bend, 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 883 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
Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGBN / —
Municipality
Gila Bend
Country
Region
US-AZ — Arizona
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
883 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,500 ft / 2,591 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181.2° / 1.2°
RWY 17 (181.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (1.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,200 ft / 1,585 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 60.7° / 240.7°
RWY 05 (60.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (240.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,200 ft / 1,585 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 120.3° / 300.3°
RWY 11 (120.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (300.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D LUKE APP/DEP
125.45 MHz
MISC SNAKE EYE
122.78 MHz
TWR TWR
127.75 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026