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KU05
Riddick Field · Philipsburg
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,212 ft / 1,589 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 3,600 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Riddick Field (KU05), located in Philipsburg, 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 5,212 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.
Full Name
Riddick Field
ICAO / IATA
KU05 / —
Municipality
Philipsburg
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,212 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,600 ft / 1,097 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179° / 359°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 179° / 359°
RWY 16 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026