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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 · ConcreteLIGHTED
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

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°
RWY 05 (67°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: FRC | CRS: 51°
RWY 23 (247°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: SKA | CRS: 231°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

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

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KGEGILS
Spokane International Airport
9 km / 5 nm
KSFFILS
Felts Field
26 km / 14 nm
KCOEILS
Coeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field
65 km / 35 nm
KPUWILS
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
105 km / 57 nm
KMWHILS
Grant County International Airport
133 km / 72 nm

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