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MHSC
Palmerola International Airport / José Enrique Soto Cano Air Base · Palmerola
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,061 ft / 628 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 8,008 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Palmerola International Airport / José Enrique Soto Cano Air Base (MHSC), located in Palmerola, Honduras. 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 2,061 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.
Full Name
Palmerola International Airport / José Enrique Soto Cano Air Base
ICAO / IATA
MHSC / XPL
Municipality
Palmerola
Country
Region
HN-CM — Comayagua Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,061 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,008 ft / 2,441 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 170° / 350°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 170° / 350°
RWY 17 (170°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-COY | CRS: 172°
RWY 35 (350°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AAS VFR ADVSY SVC
125.80 MHz
ACC CENAMER ACC
89.10 MHz
APP APP
125.80 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
MISC SKYWATCH AFFS
42.50 MHz
OPS WARRIOR OPS
51.50 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.06 MHz
POST COMD POST
33.13 MHz
PTD PTD
135.50 MHz
RDO TEGUCIGALPA RDO
126.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026