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MX-1178

Rancho El Alamo Airstrip · San Buenaventura

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,906 ft / 1,800 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rancho El Alamo Airstrip (MX-1178), located in San Buenaventura, Mexico. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 5,906 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 18,500 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Rancho El Alamo Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
MX-1178 / —
Municipality
San Buenaventura
Country
Region
MX-CHH — Chihuahua
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
5,906 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MMCUILS
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
160 km / 87 nm
MMCS
Abraham González International Airport
223 km / 120 nm
MX-0424
Creel International Airport / Barrancas del Cobre Regional Airport
228 km / 123 nm
KELPILS
El Paso International Airport
242 km / 131 nm
KBIFILS
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
247 km / 133 nm

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