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KIWA
Mesa Gateway Airport · Mesa
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,382 ft / 421 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.80 MHz (GATEWAY TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12R/30L · 10,401 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED12C/30C · 10,201 ft · PEMLIGHTED12L/30R · 9,301 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA), located in Mesa, 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 1,382 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
Mesa Gateway Airport
ICAO / IATA
KIWA / AZA
Municipality
Mesa
Country
Region
US-AZ — Arizona
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,382 ft
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Runway 12R / 30L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,401 ft / 3,170 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 135.7° / 315.7°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 135.7° / 315.7°
RWY 12R (135.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30L (315.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12C / 30C
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,201 ft / 3,109 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 135.7° / 315.7°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 135.7° / 315.7°
RWY 12C (135.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30C (315.7°)
110.15 MHz
IDENT: IWA | CRS: 303°
Runway 12L / 30R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,301 ft / 2,835 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 135.7° / 315.7°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 135.7° / 315.7°
RWY 12L (135.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30R (315.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D PHOENIX APP/DEP
124.90 MHz
ATIS ATIS
133.50 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
133.50 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
128.25 MHz
CTAF CTAF
120.60 MHz
GND GATEWAY GND
128.25 MHz
TWR GATEWAY TWR
118.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026