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KGFA

Malmstrom Air Force Base · Great Falls

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,472 ft / 1,058 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Malmstrom Air Force Base (KGFA), located in Great Falls, 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 3,472 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
Malmstrom Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KGFA / GFA
Municipality
Great Falls
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,472 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway H1 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 100 ft / 30 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: ° / °
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway H2 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 100 ft / 30 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: ° / °
RWY H2
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KGTFILS
Great Falls International Airport
14 km / 8 nm
KHLNILS
Helena Regional Airport
117 km / 63 nm
KLWT
Lewistown Municipal Airport
139 km / 75 nm
KCTB
Cut Bank International Airport
151 km / 82 nm
KHVR
Havre City County Airport
157 km / 85 nm

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