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KMEY
James G. Whiting Memorial Field · Mapleton
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,116 ft / 340 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 2,801 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for James G. Whiting Memorial Field (KMEY), located in Mapleton, 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 1,116 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.
Full Name
James G. Whiting Memorial Field
ICAO / IATA
KMEY / —
Municipality
Mapleton
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,116 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,801 ft / 854 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 24.1° / 204.1°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 24.1° / 204.1°
RWY 02 (24.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (204.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D SIOUX CITY APP/DEP
124.60 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026