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US-8272

Gentner Strip Airport · Ruth

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
744 ft / 227 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
1/19 · 1,297 ft · Concrete/GravelUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gentner Strip Airport (US-8272), located in Ruth, 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 744 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
Gentner Strip Airport
ICAO / IATA
US-8272 / —
Municipality
Ruth
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
744 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 1 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,297 ft / 395 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Concrete/Gravel
Heading: ° / °
RWY 1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19
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).

CYGD
Goderich Airport
81 km / 44 nm
CYZR
Chris Hadfield Airport
85 km / 46 nm
CYKM
Kincardine Municipal Airport
104 km / 56 nm
CYCE
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome
108 km / 58 nm
KMBSILS
MBS International Airport
112 km / 61 nm

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