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US-8479
Birddog Field · Plainville
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,190 ft / 668 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 2,640 ft · TurfUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Birddog Field (US-8479), located in Plainville, 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 2,190 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
Birddog Field
ICAO / IATA
US-8479 / —
Municipality
Plainville
Country
Region
US-KS — Kansas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,190 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,640 ft / 805 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 17
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026