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RU-0042
Istomino Airfield · Balakhna
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
253 ft / 77 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Istomino Airfield (RU-0042), located in Balakhna, Russia. 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 253 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 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Istomino Airfield
ICAO / IATA
RU-0042 / —
Municipality
Balakhna
Country
Region
RU-NIZ — Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
253 ft
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026