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KHQU
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport · Thomson
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
501 ft / 153 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 120.63 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 5,200 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (KHQU), located in Thomson, 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 501 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
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport
ICAO / IATA
KHQU / —
Municipality
Thomson
Country
Region
US-GA — Georgia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
501 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,200 ft / 1,585 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 93° / 273°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 93° / 273°
RWY 10 (93°)
110.75 MHz
IDENT: AAQ | CRS: 97°
RWY 28 (273°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D AUGUSTA APP/DEP
126.80 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
120.63 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026