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KSBO

Emanuel County Airport · Swainsboro

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
327 ft / 100 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.97 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 6,021 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Emanuel County Airport (KSBO), located in Swainsboro, 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 327 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
Emanuel County Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSBO / —
Municipality
Swainsboro
Country
Region
US-GA — Georgia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
327 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,021 ft / 1,835 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 129° / 309°
RWY 13 (129°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (309°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
133.38 MHz
CNTR ATLANTA CNTR
135.55 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.97 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KAGSILS
Augusta Regional At Bush Field
93 km / 50 nm
KDNL
Daniel Field
100 km / 54 nm
KWRBILS
Robins Air Force Base
114 km / 62 nm
KMCNILS
Middle Georgia Regional Airport
120 km / 65 nm
KSAVILS
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
122 km / 66 nm

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