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KNBG

New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field · New Orleans

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2 ft / 1 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 123.80 MHz (NAVY NEW ORLEANS TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (KNBG), located in New Orleans, 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 2 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
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field
ICAO / IATA
KNBG / NBG
Municipality
New Orleans
Country
Region
US-LA — Louisiana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,999 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44.2° / 224.2°
RWY 04 (44.2°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: NBG | CRS: 44°
RWY 22 (224.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140.5° / 320.5°
RWY 14 (140.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (320.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
123.85 MHz
ATIS ATIS
27.62 MHz
GND NAVY NEW ORLEANS GND
121.60 MHz
MISC USCG NEW ORLEANS AIR
38.18 MHz
OPS BASE OPS
37.91 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
26.58 MHz
TWR NAVY NEW ORLEANS TWR
123.80 MHz

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