4V1

VFR

SPANISH PEAKS AIRFIELD

WALSENBURG · COLORADO

Elev
6,054.7'
Longest RWY
4,715'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4V1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,054.7'
MSL · field 6,054.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +22 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 4V1

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

K4V1 272115Z AUTO 26023G30KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A2983 RMK AO2
Wind
260° @ 23G30 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / -10°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
8,219 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
5 NM N
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DUSTIN HRIBAR
Address
401 MAIN ST, WALSENBURG CO 81089

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 23 kt
RWY 27
265°M
Head/Tail
+22 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 265° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,055 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored85° / 265°4,715 ftASPHStandard L
02/2023° / 203°2,238 ftTURF-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
094,502'4,502'4,502'4,502'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
274,712'4,712'4,712'4,712'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
022,012'2,012'2,012'2,012'12', fence, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 16
202,012'2,012'2,012'2,012'

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 09
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Be alert for intensive United States Air Force student training activity in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI lighting is activated for runways 09 and 27; medium intensity runway lighting is available for runways 09 and 27 and is controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour credit card fuel is available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Runway 02/20 is closed except by prior permission required. Contact the airport manager prior to use at 719-742-5323 or 719-859-5323.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Runway 02 has a 5-foot fence at the threshold on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 has a 4-foot fence 240 feet from the threshold on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 09The approach slope is 50 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 09.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 02/20Runway 02 is rough and not well maintained.Show FAA
  • 02/20The first 1000 feet of runway 02 has ruts and bumps.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4V1

Answer card
ICAO
4V1
Name
SPANISH PEAKS AIRFIELD
Location
WALSENBURG, COLORADO
Elevation
6,054.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,054.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,715 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 23 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Spanish Peaks Airfield sits in Walsenburg, Colorado at 6,054.7 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 09/27 at 4,715 ft asphalt. Runway 02/20 is 2,238 ft turf-dirt. This is an untowered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator says otherwise. The field carries a magnetic variation of 8°. Runway 09 has PAPI lighting. Runways 09 and 27 also have medium intensity runway lighting that is controlled by CTAF. That helps for night work, but you still need to verify current lighting status before departure.

Spanish Peaks Airfield has one on-field FBO. Spanish Peaks Airfield carries 100LL and Jet A. Twenty-four hour credit card fuel is available. Runway 02/20 has several cautions in the published remarks. Runway 02 is closed except by prior permission. The first 1,000 feet of runway 02 has ruts and bumps. There is also a fence near the threshold on runway 02 and another fence near runway 20. Expect high-elevation performance planning here. The airport also notes intensive military student training activity in the Colorado Springs and Pueblo area. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator before using runway 02/20.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Spanish Peaks Airfield (4V1)?
The longest runway is 09/27. It is 4,715 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
What is the pattern altitude at 4V1?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator gives a different instruction.
Does Spanish Peaks Airfield have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 4V1. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Is 4V1 towered or untowered?
It is untowered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway should I expect to use at Spanish Peaks Airfield?
Runway 09/27 is the main paved runway and the longest one on the field. Runway 02/20 is closed except by prior permission, so confirm use with the airport manager before planning on it.
What FBO is on the field at 4V1?
Spanish Peaks Airfield is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (719) 251-4380 for current service details.
Are there any runway hazards on 02/20?
Yes. Runway 02 has a 5-foot fence at the threshold on both sides of the centerline. The first 1,000 feet of runway 02 also has ruts and bumps. Runway 20 has a 4-foot fence 240 feet from the threshold on both sides of the centerline.
Can I use the lights at night at 4V1?
Runways 09 and 27 have PAPI lighting. Medium intensity runway lighting is available for 09 and 27 and is controlled by CTAF. Verify current operation before a night arrival.

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