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KMKJ
Mountain Empire Airport · Rural Retreat
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,558 ft / 780 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.70 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 5,252 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mountain Empire Airport (KMKJ), located in Rural Retreat, 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 2,558 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
Mountain Empire Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMKJ / —
Municipality
Rural Retreat
Country
Region
US-VA — Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,558 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,252 ft / 1,601 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 73.2° / 253.2°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 73.2° / 253.2°
RWY 08 (73.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (253.2°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: MKJ | CRS: 259°
AWOS AWOS 3
123.88 MHz
CNTR ATLANTA CNTR
132.90 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026