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KMIB

Minot Air Force Base · Minot

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,667 ft / 508 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.65 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 13,197 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Minot Air Force Base (KMIB), located in Minot, 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 1,667 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
Minot Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KMIB / MIB
Municipality
Minot
Country
Region
US-ND — North Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,667 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,197 ft / 4,022 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 125° / 305°
RWY 11 (125°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (305°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.60 MHz
ATIS ATIS
27.88 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
32.62 MHz
DEP DEP
119.60 MHz
GND GND
134.00 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.25 MHz
POST COMD POST
32.10 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
120.65 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KMOTILS
Minot International Airport
18 km / 10 nm
CYEN
Estevan Airport
147 km / 79 nm
CYVD
Virden / RJ (Bob) Andrew Field Regional Aerodrome
166 km / 90 nm
KXWAILS
Williston Basin International Airport
178 km / 96 nm
KDVLILS
Devils Lake Regional Airport
184 km / 100 nm

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