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KOLU

Columbus Municipal Airport · Columbus

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,447 ft / 441 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 123.05 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU), located in Columbus, 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 1,447 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
Columbus Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KOLU / OLU
Municipality
Columbus
Country
Region
US-NE — Nebraska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,447 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,800 ft / 2,073 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 150° / 330°
RWY 14 (150°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: OLU | CRS: 147°
RWY 32 (330°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,135 ft / 1,260 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 29.8° / 209.8°
RWY 02 (29.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (209.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
125.53 MHz
CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
128.75 MHz
CTAF CTAF/UNICOM
123.05 MHz
RDO RDO
122.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KOFKILS
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
60 km / 33 nm
KLNKILS
Lincoln Airport
82 km / 44 nm
KGRIILS
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
97 km / 52 nm
KOMAILS
Eppley Airfield
122 km / 66 nm
KOFFILS
Offutt Air Force Base
125 km / 68 nm

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