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US-0688

Fireweed Airport · McCarthy

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,320 ft / 402 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
H1/H1 · 150 ft · GVLUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Fireweed Airport (US-0688), located in McCarthy, United States. 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 1,320 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 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Fireweed Airport
ICAO / IATA
US-0688 / —
Municipality
McCarthy
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,320 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway H1 / H1
UNLIT
Runway Length: 150 ft / 46 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: ° / °
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

PAGK
Gulkana Airport
153 km / 83 nm
CYXQ
Beaver Creek Airport
155 km / 84 nm
PACV
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
170 km / 92 nm
PAVD
Valdez Pioneer Field
178 km / 96 nm
PAOR
Northway Airport
179 km / 97 nm

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