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US-8501

Tract C-A-84 Mesa Airport · Rifle

Key Facts

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

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Field Elevation
6,573 ft / 2,003 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tract C-A-84 Mesa Airport (US-8501), located in Rifle, 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 6,573 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
Tract C-A-84 Mesa Airport
ICAO / IATA
US-8501 / —
Municipality
Rifle
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,573 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.

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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