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MX-1897
Samalayuca Military Checkpoint Heliport · Ciudad Juárez
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,210 ft / 1,283 m
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Samalayuca Military Checkpoint Heliport (MX-1897), located in Ciudad Juárez, 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 4,210 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.
Full Name
Samalayuca Military Checkpoint Heliport
ICAO / IATA
MX-1897 / —
Municipality
Ciudad Juárez
Country
Region
MX-CHH — Chihuahua
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,500 ft
Elevation
4,210 ft
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026