33V

VFR

WALDEN-JACKSON COUNTY

WALDEN · COLORADO

Elev
8,153.8'
Longest RWY
5,900'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 33V
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
9,153.8'
MSL · field 8,153.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +6 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF 33V

Current METAR

Observed 17:15Z

K33V 271715Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM BKN041 OVC050 03/M03 A2994 RMK AO1
Wind
270° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
8,646 ft
Ceiling
4,100 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SAMANTHA MARTIN
Address
P. O. BOX 1019, WALDEN CO 80480

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 8 kt
RWY 22
215°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 215° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 9,154 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored35° / 215°5,900 ftASPHStandard L
17/35171° / 351°4,020 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)
22PAPI 4-box left(3°)
174', fence, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
3510', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Radio control model aircraft operations occur at the southeast corner of the airport. Deer and antelope are present on the runways.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is active on runways 04 and 22. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04 and 22. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is 4-foot brush 10 feet from the threshold of runway 22.Show FAA
  • 35There are 38-foot trees 300 feet from the threshold of runway 35, 154 feet right of the approach end. There is 4-foot fence at the threshold left and right. Fence posts are marked with worn and faded yellow paint. A road is 24 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 04There is a 20-foot power line 660 feet from the runway end, 750 feet left of centerline. There is a 50-foot dropoff 450 feet from the threshold of runway 04.Show FAA
  • 17There is a 6-foot pole 100 feet from the threshold of runway 17, 10 feet left of the runway edge.Show FAA
  • 17Orange cones mark runway 17.Show FAA
  • 35Orange cones mark runway 35.Show FAA
  • 17Fence posts near runway 17 are marked with yellow paint but are worn and faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The segmented circle is marked with yellow and black tires.Show FAA
  • 1Airport manager can be reached at 970-723-4481 or 970-846-6971.Show FAA
  • 17/35Runway 17-35 surface is very coarse with animal burrows and vegetation throughout.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway 4-22 asphalt pavement is usable but cracked throughout and delaminating at approach ends.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 33V

Answer card
ICAO
33V
Name
WALDEN-JACKSON COUNTY
Location
WALDEN, COLORADO
Elevation
8,153.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
9,153.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Walden-Jackson County Airport sits in Walden, Colorado at 8,153.8 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,900 ft. Runway 17/35 is 4,020 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light aircraft pattern at 9,153.8 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport is high enough that density altitude will matter on warm days. Plan for longer takeoff rolls. Expect weaker climb performance.

Runway 04 has a 20-foot power line 660 ft from the end. There is also a 50-foot dropoff 450 ft from the threshold. Runway 22 has 4-foot brush near the threshold. Runway 35 has trees, a fence and a road close to the approach end. Runway 17 has orange cones, a pole near the edge and the turf surface is reported as very coarse with animal burrows and vegetation. Deer and antelope are present on the runways. Radio control model aircraft operate at the southeast corner of the airport.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. PAPI is active on runways 04 and 22. Medium intensity runway lights are on 04 and 22. Use CTAF for lighting. The airport manager can be reached at 970-723-4481 or 970-846-6971.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 33V?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 9,153.8 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Walden-Jackson County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 33V. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before you go.
Is 33V towered or non-towered?
33V is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What are the runway lengths at 33V?
Runway 04/22 is 5,900 ft asphalt. Runway 17/35 is 4,020 ft turf. The longest runway is 04/22.
Which runway has lights and PAPI at 33V?
PAPI is active on runways 04 and 22. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 04 and 22. Use CTAF for lighting.
What should I watch for on final to runway 04 at 33V?
There is a 50-foot dropoff 450 ft from the threshold of runway 04. A 20-foot power line is also 660 ft from the runway end, 750 ft left of centerline.
What hazards are published for runway 17/35 at 33V?
Runway 17 has orange cones and a 6-foot pole near the threshold. Runway 35 has 38-foot trees, a fence and a road close to the approach end. The turf surface is also reported as very coarse with animal burrows and vegetation.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 33V?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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