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Y71
Elgin Municipal Airport · Elgin
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,355 ft / 718 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Elgin Municipal Airport (Y71), located in Elgin, 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 2,355 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
Elgin Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
Y71 / —
Municipality
Elgin
Country
Region
US-ND — North Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,355 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 120 ft / 37 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 120 ft / 37 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 12
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026