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KMSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · Minneapolis

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
841 ft / 256 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 123.67 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (KMSP), located in Minneapolis, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 841 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
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
ICAO / IATA
KMSP / MSP
Municipality
Minneapolis
Country
Region
US-MN — Minnesota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
841 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,006 ft / 3,355 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 04 (45°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: APL | CRS: 45°
RWY 22 (225°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: SIJ | CRS: 225°
Runway 12R / 30L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 121.3° / 301.3°
RWY 12R (121.3°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: HKZ | CRS: 121°
RWY 30L (301.3°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: MSP | CRS: 301°
Runway 12L / 30R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 121.3° / 301.3°
RWY 12L (121.3°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: PJL | CRS: 121°
RWY 30R (301.3°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: INN | CRS: 301°
Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,000 ft / 2,438 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 169.5° / 349.5°
RWY 17 (169.5°)
110.95 MHz
IDENT: TJZ | CRS: 170°
RWY 35 (349.5°)
110.95 MHz
IDENT: BMA | CRS: 350°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
118.72 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.80 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
133.20 MHz
DEP DEP
132.97 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
MISC 934 AW BASE OPS
28.27 MHz
OPS 133 AW COMD POST
31.12 MHz
POST 934 AW COMD POST
25.21 MHz
PTD PTD
28.27 MHz
RDO PRINCETON RDO
122.30 MHz
TWR TWR
123.67 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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