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KNGU

Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) · Norfolk

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅

Field Elevation

17 ft / 5 m

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Primary Channel

TWR 124.30 MHz (CHAMBERS TWR)

Live Conversion

inHg

hPa

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Runway Summary (Quick-Links)

10/28 · 8,369 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED

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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (KNGU), located in Norfolk, 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 17 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

Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)

ICAO / IATA

KNGU / NGU

Municipality

Norfolk

Country

US — United States

Region

US-VA — Virginia

GPS Coordinates

📍 36.937599, -76.289299 🗺️

Transition Altitude

18,000 ft

Elevation

17 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28

ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED

Runway Length: 8,369 ft / 2,551 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°

RWY 10 (90°)

108.95 MHz

IDENT: NGU | CRS: 101°

RWY 28 (270°)

No ILS / Visual Only

Nearby Navaids

Ground-based navigation aids (VOR, NDB, DME) in the vicinity or associated with this airport.

EY · NDB (Chesi)233 kHz

36.599800, -76.381897 · 17 ft

FAF · NDB (Felker)226 kHz

37.138802, -76.618599 · 12 ft

PVG · NDB (Portsmouth)241 kHz

36.780102, -76.445503 · 23 ft

PJS · NDB (Henry)375 kHz

37.132801, -76.493202 · 42 ft

OR · NDB (Ingle)329 kHz

36.840401, -76.251297 · 0 ft

ORF · VORTAC (Norfolk)116,900 kHz

36.891899, -76.200302 · 20 ft

NTU · TACAN (Oceana)116,600 kHz

36.824200, -76.037003 · 64 ft

NGU · TACAN (Chambers)111,100 kHz

36.939999, -76.277298 · 45 ft

LFI · TACAN (Langley)112,300 kHz

37.085602, -76.359398 · 11 ft

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP

118.90 MHz

ATIS ATIS

118.42 MHz

CLD CLNC DEL

120.70 MHz

DEP DEP

125.20 MHz

GND NAVYNORFOLK HELI GND

29.89 MHz

GND CHAMBERS GND

121.80 MHz

GTE AMC/ATOC

130.65 MHz

HEL NAVYNORFOLK HELI TWR

126.38 MHz

OPS BASE OPS

126.38 MHz

PMSV METRO

27.16 MHz

TWR CHAMBERS TWR

124.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

Norfolk International Airport

Langley Air Force Base

Oceana Naval Air Station

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport

Felker Army Air Field

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026