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US-7176

Air Force Research Laboratory Heliport · Boron

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,018 ft / 920 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Air Force Research Laboratory Heliport (US-7176), located in Boron, United States. 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 3,018 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
Air Force Research Laboratory Heliport
ICAO / IATA
US-7176 / —
Municipality
Boron
Country
Region
US-CA — California
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,018 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

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Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KEDWILS
Edwards Air Force Base
18 km / 9 nm
KPMDILS
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
49 km / 26 nm
KWJF
General William J Fox Airfield
52 km / 28 nm
KDAG
Barstow Daggett Airport
83 km / 45 nm
KNID
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport
84 km / 46 nm

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