5V4

VFR

CALHAN

CALHAN · COLORADO

Elev
6,450'
Longest RWY
4,565'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5V4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,250'
MSL · field 6,450' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +16 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF 5V4

5V4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFLY (MEADOW LAKE) · 14.4 NM away. Conditions at 5V4 may differ.

METAR · KFLY

Observed 16:15Z

KFLY 271615Z AUTO 36016G26KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2990 RMK AO2 T00880004
Wind
360° @ 16G26 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,303 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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
DENVER
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 7,250 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID E GLASER
Address
PO BOX 69, CALHAN CO 80808

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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360° · 16 kt
RWY 35
349°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 35

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 349° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 7,250 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored169° / 349°4,565 ftTURF-GRVL35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17TRIL22', pole, 432' from thr, 96' R of cntrln, slope 19
3535', trees, 116' from thr, 53' R of cntrln, slope 3

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

Chart Supplement
5V4 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Runway 17 has a 25-foot power pole 400 feet from the threshold, 110 feet right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 35 has a 4-foot fence 200 feet from the threshold obstruction; approximately 20-foot trees 70 feet west of the centerline for the first 500 feet of the runway; approximately 25-foot power lines 850 feet from the threshold obstruction; and approximately a 2-foot berm at the runway threshold.Show FAA
  • An aerobatic practice area is located one-half mile west of runway 17/35 from 300 feet above ground level to 10,000 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • Runway 17/35 has a road more than 15 feet wide 110 feet from and parallel to the runway centerline on the west side of the runway for the full length.Show FAA
  • The south end of the runway has a side slope with a 6-foot ditch 40 feet west of the centerline. The ground rises on the east side of the runway.Show FAA
  • Be alert for intensive United States Air Force student training in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Colorado Springs Approach at 719-556-9105.Show FAA
  • Vehicles cross the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, the non-standard low intensity runway lighting system is activated on runway 17/35 and the visual approach slope indicator on runway 17 is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Runway 17/35 has non-standard low intensity runway lighting. The north 3000 feet of the runway is lighted.Show FAA
  • 17/35The width varies from 50 feet to 100 feet.Show FAA

Other notes

  • A non-standard right-hand traffic pattern is conducted to runway 35.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate phone number is 719-347-2338.Show FAA
  • 17/35Runway 17 has the first 1250 feet 45 feet wide with artificial turf.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5V4

Answer card
ICAO
5V4
Name
CALHAN
Location
CALHAN, COLORADO
Elevation
6,450 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,250 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,565 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Calhan Airport (5V4) sits in Calhan, Colorado. The field elevation is 6,450 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 4,565 ft long and surfaced turf-gravel. The longest runway is 4,565 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 7,250 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published. The airport is in a high-elevation part of Colorado, so density altitude will matter on warm days. Check performance before departure.

Published remarks show several items a first-time pilot should plan for. Runway 35 uses a non-standard right-hand traffic pattern. Low-intensity runway lighting is available from dusk to dawn. The VASI on runway 17 is activated by CTAF. Be alert for intensive Air Force student training in the Colorado Springs and Pueblo area. There is also an aerobatic practice area one-half mile west of runway 17/35 from 300 ft AGL to 10,000 ft MSL.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service details. The published remarks also note runway-side obstructions, a road near the runway and vehicles crossing the runway. Treat this as a close-in, low-margin field and brief your approach before you get there.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Calhan Airport (5V4)?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 7,250 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does 5V4 have any ILS approaches published?
No ILS approaches are published for 5V4. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
What is the longest runway at Calhan Airport?
Runway 17/35 is the only runway. It is 4,565 ft long and turf-gravel.
Is Calhan Airport towered?
No. 5V4 is not a towered airport. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.725 for self-announce traffic.
What should I know about runway 35 at 5V4?
Runway 35 has a non-standard right-hand traffic pattern. The published remarks also note a fence near the threshold. Trees west of the centerline, power lines near the threshold and a berm at the threshold are also listed.
Are there lighting and VASI at Calhan Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say low-intensity runway lighting is available from dusk to dawn. The VASI on runway 17 is activated by CTAF.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 5V4?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
What operational hazards should a pilot brief for Calhan Airport?
The published remarks call out a road near the runway. Vehicles crossing the runway and an aerobatic practice area west of runway 17/35 are also listed. The airport is also at 6,450 ft MSL, so performance planning matters.

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