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PLWN
Washington Island Airstrip · Teraina
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
30 ft / 9 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Washington Island Airstrip (PLWN), located in Teraina, Kiribati. 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 30 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
Washington Island Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
PLWN / TNQ
Municipality
Teraina
Country
Region
KI-L — Line Islands
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
30 ft
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026