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KPHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · Phoenix

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,135 ft / 346 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (RWAY 08-26)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX), located in Phoenix, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,135 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
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KPHX / PHX
Municipality
Phoenix
Country
Region
US-AZ — Arizona
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,135 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,489 ft / 3,502 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90.1° / 270.1°
RWY 08 (90.1°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: SYQ | CRS: 78°
RWY 26 (270.1°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: CWJ | CRS: 258°
Runway 07L / 25R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,300 ft / 3,139 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 07L (90°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: PHX | CRS: 78°
RWY 25R (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07R / 25L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,800 ft / 2,377 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 07R (90°)
110.75 MHz
IDENT: AHA | CRS: 78°
RWY 25L (270°)
110.75 MHz
IDENT: RJG | CRS: 258°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D 319-057° 7500' AND ABOVE
119.20 MHz
A/D 319-057° BELOW 7500'
120.70 MHz
A/D 139-191° BELOW 8500'
123.70 MHz
A/D 192-263° 7500-12500'
124.10 MHz
A/D 058-118° BELOW 10,500'
124.90 MHz
A/D 119-138° ABOVE 14,500'
126.80 MHz
A/D 340-079° ABOVE 5500' INITIAL CONTACT
128.65 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.58 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
118.10 MHz
GND NORTH
119.75 MHz
GND SOUTH
132.55 MHz
POST ANG COMD POST
140.00 MHz
RDO PRESCOTT RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR RWAY 08-26
118.70 MHz
TWR RWAY 07-25
120.90 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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