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KS59

Libby Airport · Libby

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,601 ft / 793 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 5,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Libby Airport (KS59), located in Libby, 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 2,601 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Libby Airport
ICAO / IATA
KS59 / —
Municipality
Libby
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,601 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 15 (165°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (345°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CNTR SEATTLE CNTR
123.50 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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CYXC
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KSFFILS
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KGEGILS
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026