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US-2882
Niesen Airstrip · Nikiski
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
0 ft / —
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 1,083 ft · Dirt/GravelUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Niesen Airstrip (US-2882), located in Nikiski, 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 0 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.
Full Name
Niesen Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
US-2882 / —
Municipality
Nikiski
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
0 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,083 ft / 330 m
Runway Width: 90 ft / 27 m
Surface Type: Dirt/Gravel
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 90 ft / 27 m
Surface Type: Dirt/Gravel
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026