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KW05

Gettysburg Regional Airport · Gettysburg

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
590 ft / 180 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 3,100 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gettysburg Regional Airport (KW05), located in Gettysburg, 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 590 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gettysburg Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KW05 / GTY
Municipality
Gettysburg
Country
Region
US-PA — Pennsylvania
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
590 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,100 ft / 945 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 61.9° / 241.9°
RWY 06 (61.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (241.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KMUIILS
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89 km / 48 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026