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KSKF

Lackland Air Force Base · San Antonio

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
691 ft / 211 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.30 MHz (KELLY TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 11,550 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lackland Air Force Base (KSKF), located in San Antonio, 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 691 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
Lackland Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KSKF / SKF
Municipality
San Antonio
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
691 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,550 ft / 3,520 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 162.1° / 342.1°
RWY 15 (162.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (342.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP SAN ANTONIO APP
118.05 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.45 MHz
DEP SAN ANTONIO DEP
125.70 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
23.98 MHz
POST AFRC COMD POST
143.80 MHz
PTD PTD
130.65 MHz
TWR KELLY TWR
124.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KSSF
Stinson Municipal Airport
12 km / 6 nm
KSATILS
San Antonio International Airport
20 km / 11 nm
KRNDILS
Randolph Air Force Base
33 km / 18 nm
KBAZ
New Braunfels National Airport
63 km / 34 nm
KHYIILS
San Marcos Regional Airport
90 km / 48 nm

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