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PLCH
Cassidy International Airport · Kiritimati
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
INFO 118.10 MHz (AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 6,900 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cassidy International Airport (PLCH), located in Kiritimati, Kiribati. 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 5 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Cassidy International Airport
ICAO / IATA
PLCH / CXI
Municipality
Kiritimati
Country
Region
KI-L — Line Islands
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
5 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,900 ft / 2,103 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
INFO AFIS
118.10 MHz
INFO AFIS
346.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026