Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
YWKS
Wilkins Runway · Preston Heath
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,529 ft / 771 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09T/27T · 10,499 ft · iceUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wilkins Runway (YWKS), located in Preston Heath, Antarctica. 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 2,529 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Wilkins Runway
ICAO / IATA
YWKS / —
Municipality
Preston Heath
Country
Region
AQ-U-A — (unassigned)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,529 ft
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Runway 09T / 27T
UNLIT
Runway Length: 10,499 ft / 3,200 m
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: ice
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: ice
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09T
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27T
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026