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KWVI

Watsonville Municipal Airport · Watsonville

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
163 ft / 50 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI), located in Watsonville, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 163 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
Watsonville Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KWVI / WVI
Municipality
Watsonville
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
163 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,501 ft / 1,372 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 32.3° / 212.3°
RWY 02 (32.3°)
108.30 MHz
IDENT: AYN | CRS: 18°
RWY 20 (212.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,999 ft / 1,219 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 100° / 280°
RWY 09 (100°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (280°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D NORCAL APP/DEP
127.15 MHz
ASOS ASOS
132.18 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KSJCILS
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KNUQILS
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KPAO
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65 km / 35 nm

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