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MMSD
Los Cabos International Airport · San José del Cabo
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
374 ft / 114 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (SAN JOSE TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 9,843 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Los Cabos International Airport (MMSD), located in San José del Cabo, Mexico. 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 374 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 18,500 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Los Cabos International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MMSD / SJD
Municipality
San José del Cabo
Country
Region
MX-BCS — Baja California Sur
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
374 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 173.7° / 353.7°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 173.7° / 353.7°
RWY 16 (173.7°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-SJD | CRS: 159°
RWY 34 (353.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP SAN JOSE APP
120.90 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.60 MHz
TWR SAN JOSE TWR
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026