AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

YPKL

Puckapunyal (Military) Airport · Puckapunyal

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
168 ft / 51 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.42 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 2,624 ft · BUNLIT
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Puckapunyal (Military) Airport (YPKL), located in Puckapunyal, Australia. 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 168 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 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport
ICAO / IATA
YPKL / —
Municipality
Puckapunyal
Country
Region
AU-VIC — Victoria
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
168 ft

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,624 ft / 800 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: B
Heading: ° / °
RWY 03
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF CTAF
122.42 MHz
MISC MISC
113.70 MHz
MISC MISC
120.60 MHz
MISC MISC
135.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

YSHT
Shepparton Airport
70 km / 38 nm
YMMLILS
Melbourne Airport
76 km / 41 nm
YMEN
Melbourne Essendon Airport
82 km / 45 nm
YECH
Echuca Airport
97 km / 53 nm
YBLA
Benalla Airport
98 km / 53 nm

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