05V BLANCA Airport

Before you fly into 05V

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

8,720'

MSL · field 7,720' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 03

H/W +3 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 05V

05V does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KALS (SAN LUIS VALLEY RGNL/BERGMAN FLD) · 15.1 NM away. Conditions at 05V may differ.

METAR · KALS

Observed 18:52Z

KALS 111852Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02671050 $

Wind: 100° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 27°C / -5°C
Altimeter: 30.11 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 10,777 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

05V does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KALS (SAN LUIS VALLEY RGNL/BERGMAN FLD) · 15.1 NM away. Conditions at 05V may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KALS 111740Z 1118/1218 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM111900 12012KT P6SM FEW120 FM112100 24012G22KT P6SM SCT120 FM120200 09015G25KT P6SM FEW120 FM120600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 19:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM SW
VFR sectional: DENVER
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MYRRL SMITH
Phone: 719-379-3603
Address: BOX 6, BLANCA CO 81123

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN: DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

100° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 03

030°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
03/21Favored	30° / 210°	6,160 ft	DIRT	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
03	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', road, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
21	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', road, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 05V BLANCA in BLANCA, COLORADO, showing runways 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

05V · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

05V · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.00

4V1·Spanish Peaks Airfield·40.3 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.00at4V1Spanish Peaks Airfield40.3 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

UNLIMITED VEHICLE ACCESS TO FIELD; WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
RY 21 HAS +15 FT SPRINKLER WITHIN 200 FT OF THLD; INTERMITTENTLY.
RY 03 +35 FT POLE 475 FT FM RY END 50 FT R OF CNTRLN; +5 FT FENCE 10 FT FM THLD 0B; +15 FT BLDG 560 FT FM THLD 225 FT R OF CNTRLN; +15 FT BLDG 500 FT FM THLD 150 FT L OF CNTRLN.
RY 03/21 SOFT WHEN WET.
RY 21 +20 FT HANGAR 185 FT L OF THLD AND +8 FT ROAD 213 FT FM THLD 0B.
RY 03/21 HAS 6 TO 12 IN DIRT WINDROWS ALONG BOTH SIDES FULL LENGTH.
BE ALERT; INTENSIVE USAF STUDENT TRAINING IN VICINITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS & PUEBLO COLORADO.
FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Other notes

EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
03/211 TO 2 FT VEGETATION BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 05V

Answer card

ICAO: 05V
Name: BLANCA
Location: BLANCA, COLORADO
Elevation: 7,720 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 8,720 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 03/21 · 6,160 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 11°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 100° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 03

BLANCA is in Blanca, Colorado. The field sits at 7,720 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 6,160 ft long and surfaced with dirt. This is an uncontrolled airport with no tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At this elevation, performance planning matters. The runway is soft when wet. The published remarks also call out vegetation along both sides of the runway, plus dirt windrows on both sides for the full length. Runway 03 has several obstacles near the departure end. Runway 21 has a hangar and a road near the threshold area. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Vehicle access is unrestricted.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF for current services before you go. The remarks also note intensive USAF student training in the Colorado Springs and Pueblo area. Expect busy training traffic in the region. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at BLANCA 05V like?

05V has one runway, 03/21. It is 6,160 ft long and dirt surfaced. The runway is reported soft when wet.

What is the field elevation at BLANCA 05V?

Field elevation is 7,720 ft MSL. That elevation makes density altitude planning important, especially on warm days.

Is BLANCA 05V towered?

No. BLANCA is an uncontrolled field. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.

Does BLANCA 05V have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for this airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any approach updates before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at BLANCA 05V?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

What obstacles should I watch for on runway 03 at BLANCA 05V?

Runway 03 has a 35 ft pole near the departure end, plus a fence and two buildings near the threshold area. Review the published remarks before you go in.

What obstacles should I watch for on runway 21 at BLANCA 05V?

Runway 21 has a 20 ft hangar left of the threshold and an 8 ft road near the threshold area. There is also a 15 ft sprinkler within 200 ft of the threshold that operates intermittently.

Are there any FBOs on the field at BLANCA 05V?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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