80V Medicine Bow Airport

Before you fly into 80V

Conditions

IFR

IFR only · VFR stays grounded

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

7,658'

MSL · field 6,658' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 80V

80V does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSAA (SHIVELY FLD) · 39.2 NM away. Conditions at 80V may differ.

METAR · KSAA

Observed 22:35Z

KSAA 272235Z AUTO 23006G25KT 2SM +RA SCT006 OVC018 02/00 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW

Wind: 230° @ 6G25 kt
Visibility: 2 SM
Temp / Dew: 2°C / 0°C
Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 6,696 ft
Ceiling: 1,800 ft AGL
Rules: IFR

80V does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLAR (LARAMIE RGNL) · 41.2 NM away. Conditions at 80V may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 17:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KLAR 271730Z 2717/2818 04011KT P6SM FEW017 SCT024 SCT035 PROB30 2720/2724 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BR OVC030CB FM280000 12012KT 3SM -RASN BR OVC020 FM280600 18008KT 1SM -SN BR OVC010 FM280800 19007KT 1/2SM -SN FG OVC008

BASEVFR

27 17:00Z–28 00:00Z

Wind: 040° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 2,400 ft, Scattered 3,500 ft, Few clouds 1,700 ft
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: 2 NM SE
VFR sectional: CHEYENNE
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: CPR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRIAN LASHLEY
Phone: 307-703-0418
Address: P. O. BOX 156, MEDICINE BOW WY 82329

Flight service · Hours

FSS CPR: CASPER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

230° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 24

243°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28	101° / 281°	3,170 ft	TURF-DIRT	Standard L
06/24Favored	63° / 243°	2,680 ft	TURF-DIRT	Standard L

Airport sketch

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

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

80V · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

80V · 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

$6.70

KLAR·Cowboy Aviation·41.2 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.70atKLARCowboy Aviation41.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
Runway 10/28 has a one foot ditch south of the runway.Show FAA
Wildlife is in the vicinity of all runways.Show FAA
Runway 06/24 has 9 to 12 inch berms on both sides. Runway 10/28 is graded. Gopher holes are present on runway surfaces. Runways are very soft when wet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

06Threshold markings are skewed at an angle to runway 6/24.Show FAA
10Runway 10/28 is marked with yellow 3 foot by 2 foot cones.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
06/24Runway 06/24 is no longer maintained.Show FAA
06/24Runway 06/24 is rough and uneven for the full length with numerous gopher and badger holes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 80V

Answer card

ICAO: 80V
Name: MEDICINE BOW
Location: MEDICINE BOW, WYOMING
Elevation: 6,658 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 7,658 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 10/28 · 3,170 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 12°
Current flight rules: IFR
Current wind: 230° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

Medicine Bow Airport (80V) sits in Medicine Bow, Wyoming. Field elevation is 6,658 ft MSL. The airport has two turf-dirt runways. The longest is Runway 10/28 at 3,170 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has no on-field FBOs listed, so plan ahead for support. Call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need current fuel or service information.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 06/24 is rough and uneven for the full length. It also has berms on both sides, gopher holes and it is no longer maintained. Runway 10/28 is graded. There is a one foot ditch south of the runway. Wildlife is in the vicinity of all runways. The field was established prior to 1959. This is a high-elevation strip, so performance will be affected. Expect thin air, longer ground roll and a careful look at density altitude before departure. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at 80V Medicine Bow?

Runway 10/28 is the longest runway. It is 3,170 ft long and surfaced turf-dirt.

Does Medicine Bow Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 80V. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedure information before you go.

What is the field elevation at 80V?

Field elevation is 6,658 ft MSL. That elevation can push density altitude up fast on warm days.

What is the pattern altitude at Medicine Bow Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.

Is 80V towered or uncontrolled?

80V has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and make normal self-announce calls.

Which runway should I avoid at Medicine Bow?

Runway 06/24 is the roughest surface in the published remarks. It has berms, gopher holes and it is no longer maintained.

Are there hazards on the runway surfaces at 80V?

Yes. Published remarks mention gopher holes on the runways. Runway 10/28 also has a one foot ditch south of the runway. Wildlife is also reported near all runways.

Are there any FBOs on the field at 80V?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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