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KPBX
Pike County Airport Hatcher Field · Pikeville
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,473 ft / 449 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Pike County Airport Hatcher Field (KPBX), located in Pikeville, 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 1,473 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
Pike County Airport Hatcher Field
ICAO / IATA
KPBX / PVL
Municipality
Pikeville
Country
Region
US-KY — Kentucky
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,473 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,350 ft / 1,631 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 84° / 264°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 84° / 264°
RWY 09 (84°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (264°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: PBX | CRS: 274°
Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,600 ft / 1,097 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 16° / 196°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 16° / 196°
RWY 02 (16°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (196°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CNTR INDIANAPOLIS CNTR
126.58 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026