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MS09

Glidwell Flying Service Airport · Clarksdale

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
160 ft / 49 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
N/S · 3,200 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Glidwell Flying Service Airport (MS09), located in Clarksdale, 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 160 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
Glidwell Flying Service Airport
ICAO / IATA
MS09 / —
Municipality
Clarksdale
Country
Region
US-MS — Mississippi
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
160 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway N / S
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,200 ft / 975 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / °
RWY N
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY S
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

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