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US-8997
Panhandle Airport · Optima
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,993 ft / 912 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 1,309 ft · Turf/DirtUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Panhandle Airport (US-8997), located in Optima, 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 2,993 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
Panhandle Airport
ICAO / IATA
US-8997 / —
Municipality
Optima
Country
Region
US-OK — Oklahoma
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,993 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,309 ft / 399 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Turf/Dirt
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Turf/Dirt
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