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MX-1499

El Encino Airstrip · Choix

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,893 ft / 577 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for El Encino Airstrip (MX-1499), located in Choix, 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 1,893 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
El Encino Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
MX-1499 / —
Municipality
Choix
Country
Region
MX-SIN — Sinaloa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
1,893 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

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Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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MMLM
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MMCN
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MMCL
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MMCUILS
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
314 km / 169 nm

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