4V1

VFR

SPANISH PEAKS AIRFIELD

WALSENBURG · COLORADO

Elev
6,054.7'
Longest RWY
4,715'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 4V1 SPANISH PEAKS AIRFIELD showing runway layout — runways 09/27, 02/20
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 09
H/W +15 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 4V1

Current METAR

Observed 22:55Z

K4V1 112255Z AUTO 09015G21KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3010 RMK AO2
Wind
090° @ 15G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / -4°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
8,605 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

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090° · 15 kt
RWY 09
085°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 085° · 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 4V1 SPANISH PEAKS AIRFIELD in WALSENBURG, COLORADO, showing runways 09/27, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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: INTENSIVE USAF STUDENT TRNG ACT INVOF COLORADO SPRINGS & PUEBLO, CO.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR CREDIT CARD FUEL AVBL.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20RWY 02/20 CLSD EXCP PPR CTC AMGR PRIOR TO USE 719-742-5323 OR 719-859-5323.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02RWY 02 5 FT FENCE AT THLD BOTH SIDES OF CNTRLN.
  • 20RWY 20 4 FT FENCE 240 FT FM THLD BOTH SIDES OF CNTRLN.
  • 09APCH SLOPE 50:1 FM DTHR.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • 02/20RWY 02 ROUGH AND NOT WELL MAINTAINED.
  • 02/20RWY 02 FIRST 1000 FT HAS RUTS AND BUMPS.

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
090° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

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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