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KMVM

Machias Valley Airport · Machias

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
96 ft / 29 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 2,909 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Machias Valley Airport (KMVM), located in Machias, 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 96 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Machias Valley Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMVM / —
Municipality
Machias
Country
Region
US-ME — Maine
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
96 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,909 ft / 887 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 157.3° / 337.3°
RWY 18 (157.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (337.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CNTR BOSTON CNTR
124.25 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KBHBILS
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
75 km / 41 nm
KBGRILS
Bangor International Airport
107 km / 58 nm
CYID
Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport
135 km / 73 nm
CYSJ
Saint John Airport
142 km / 77 nm
KRKDILS
Knox County Regional Airport
147 km / 80 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026