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Y76
Morningstar Field · Des Moines
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
805 ft / 245 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 Morningstar Field (Y76), located in Des Moines, 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 805 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
Morningstar Field
ICAO / IATA
Y76 / —
Municipality
Des Moines
Country
Region
US-IA — Iowa
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
805 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,065 ft / 629 m
Runway Width: 180 ft / 55 m
Surface Type: TURF-F
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 180 ft / 55 m
Surface Type: TURF-F
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