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KGPH

Midwest National Air Center Airport · Excelsior Springs

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
777 ft / 237 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CLD 118.20 MHz (KANAS CITY)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 5,504 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Midwest National Air Center Airport (KGPH), located in Excelsior Springs, 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 777 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Midwest National Air Center Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGPH / —
Municipality
Excelsior Springs
Country
Region
US-MO — Missouri
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
777 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,504 ft / 1,678 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 187° / 7°
RWY 18 (187°)
110.55 MHz
IDENT: CUE | CRS: 184°
RWY 36 (7°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D KANSAS CITY APP/DEP
119.00 MHz
CLD KANAS CITY
118.20 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KMKCILS
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
34 km / 18 nm
KMCIILS
Kansas City International Airport
35 km / 19 nm
KSTJILS
Rosecrans Memorial Airport
71 km / 38 nm
KSZLILS
Whiteman Air Force Base
94 km / 51 nm
KTOPILS
Philip Billard Municipal Airport
117 km / 63 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026