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KSDL

Scottsdale Airport · Scottsdale

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,510 ft / 460 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 8,249 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Scottsdale Airport (KSDL), located in Scottsdale, 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 1,510 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
Scottsdale Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSDL / SCF
Municipality
Scottsdale
Country
Region
US-AZ — Arizona
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,510 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,249 ft / 2,514 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43.8° / 223.8°
RWY 03 (43.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (223.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D PHOENIX APP/DEP
120.70 MHz
ATIS ATIS
118.60 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
124.80 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.90 MHz
GND GND
121.60 MHz
RDO PRESCOTT RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR TWR
119.90 MHz

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