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KMSS
Massena International Airport Richards Field · Massena
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
215 ft / 66 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 122.20 MHz (BURLINGTON RDO)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Massena International Airport Richards Field (KMSS), located in Massena, 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 215 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
Massena International Airport Richards Field
ICAO / IATA
KMSS / MSS
Municipality
Massena
Country
Region
US-NY — New York
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
215 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,601 ft / 1,707 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 31° / 211°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 31° / 211°
RWY 05 (31°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: MSS | CRS: 45°
RWY 23 (211°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,000 ft / 1,219 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 76° / 256°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 76° / 256°
RWY 09 (76°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (256°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D BOSTON APP/DEP
135.25 MHz
ASOS ASOS
128.07 MHz
RDO BURLINGTON RDO
122.20 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026