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KSKA
Fairchild Air Force Base · Spokane
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,461 ft / 750 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 13,901 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Fairchild Air Force Base (KSKA), located in Spokane, 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 2,461 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
Fairchild Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KSKA / SKA
Municipality
Spokane
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,461 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,901 ft / 4,237 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 67° / 247°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 67° / 247°
RWY 05 (67°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: FRC | CRS: 51°
RWY 23 (247°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: SKA | CRS: 231°
A/D SPOKANE APP/DEP
123.75 MHz
ATIS ATIS
25.76 MHz
GND GND
121.85 MHz
OPS WASHINGTON ANG OPS
29.37 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
23.48 MHz
POST COMD POST
31.10 MHz
PTD PTD
130.00 MHz
TWR TWR
126.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026