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KSZL

Whiteman Air Force Base · Knob Noster

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
870 ft / 265 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 132.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 12,400 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL), located in Knob Noster, 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 870 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
Whiteman Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KSZL / SZL
Municipality
Knob Noster
Country
Region
US-MO — Missouri
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
870 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,400 ft / 3,780 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 11° / 191°
RWY 01 (11°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: SZL | CRS: 10°
RWY 19 (191°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: MXJ | CRS: 190°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G ARNG HAWK OPS
49.65 MHz
APP APP
127.45 MHz
ATIS ATIS
139.30 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.75 MHz
DEP DEP
125.92 MHz
GND GND
128.28 MHz
OPS 303 TFS OPS
22.78 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.46 MHz
POST COMD POST
31.10 MHz
PTD PTD
118.72 MHz
TWR TWR
132.40 MHz

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