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KLUF

Luke Air Force Base · Glendale

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,085 ft / 331 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Luke Air Force Base (KLUF), located in Glendale, 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 1,085 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
Luke Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KLUF / LUF
Municipality
Glendale
Country
Region
US-AZ — Arizona
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,085 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03L / 21R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,012 ft / 3,052 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42.6° / 222.6°
RWY 03L (42.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21R (222.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03R / 21L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,904 ft / 3,019 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 42.6° / 222.6°
RWY 03R (42.6°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: LUF | CRS: 33°
RWY 21L (222.6°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: EMJ | CRS: 213°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
120.70 MHz
ATIS ATIS
134.93 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
126.25 MHz
GND GND
133.18 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
26.74 MHz
POST COMD POST
34.94 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
119.10 MHz

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