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KMQB

Macomb Municipal Airport · Macomb

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
707 ft / 215 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 119.03 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Macomb Municipal Airport (KMQB), located in Macomb, 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 707 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
Macomb Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMQB / MQB
Municipality
Macomb
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
707 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,101 ft / 1,555 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90.1° / 270.1°
RWY 09 (90.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (270.1°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: MQB | CRS: 269°
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,719 ft / 1,134 m
Runway Width: 190 ft / 58 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 180.1° / 0.1°
RWY 18 (180.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (0.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
119.03 MHz
CNTR CHICAGO CNTR
135.60 MHz
RDO KANKAKEE RDO
122.15 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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