8V6

VFR

DOVE CREEK

DOVE CREEK · COLORADO

Elev
6,975'
Longest RWY
4,200'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8V6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,700'
MSL · field 6,975' + 725 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +4 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 8V6

8V6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBDG (BLANDING MUNI) · 30.3 NM away. Conditions at 8V6 may differ.

METAR · KBDG

Observed 17:55Z

KBDG 271755Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM FEW050 13/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 T01311013 10134 20062 58001
Wind
150° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
8,359 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 E
VFR sectional
DENVER
Pattern altitude
725 ft AGL · 7,700 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
R A ANDERSON
Address
BOX 86, DOVE CREEK CO 81324

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 6 kt
RWY 19
188°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 188° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,700 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored8° / 188°4,200 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0111', road, 150' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 13
1919', road, 51' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2

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

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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • The airport is closed when snow covered.Show FAA
  • Vehicles are present on the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19The runway is soft when wet; there is a 3-foot ditch along both sides; 4-foot bushes are located at various locations 15 feet from the runway edge.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19There is a 12-foot high ground obstruction 258 feet right of centerline parallel to the extended centerline for the first 500 feet of runway 19.Show FAA
  • 01There is a 4-foot fence at zero feet from and parallel to the threshold; a 15-foot road 80 feet from and parallel to the threshold; 30-foot trees 189 feet from the threshold; approach ratio is zero to one at runway 01.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • The traffic pattern altitude is 7700 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAssistance is available between 0800 and 1200 from the Sheriff's Department at 970-677-2257.Show FAA
  • 01/19Rodent holes are present throughout the runway surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8V6

Answer card
ICAO
8V6
Name
DOVE CREEK
Location
DOVE CREEK, COLORADO
Elevation
6,975 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,700 ft MSL (725 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 4,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Dove Creek Airport sits in Dove Creek, Colorado. The field elevation is 6,975 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 4,200 ft long and dirt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The traffic pattern altitude is 7,700 ft MSL. That is 725 ft AGL. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 01 is 21°. Runway 19 is 201°.

This is a high-elevation field, so performance planning matters. The runway is also reported closed when snow covered. Published remarks say the surface can be soft when wet. Vehicles are present on the airport. There are also rodent holes in the runway surface, so expect a rougher-than-normal strip and use caution on rollout and taxi.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival for current services. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. First-time pilots should also note the obstruction environment near runway 01 and 19. The published remarks call out a fence, a road, trees, a ditch, bushes and a ground obstruction near the runway. That makes a careful preflight and a stabilized approach important here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 8V6?
The published pattern altitude is 7,700 ft MSL. That is 725 ft AGL.
Does Dove Creek Airport have a tower?
No. 8V6 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at 8V6?
No ILS approaches are published for Dove Creek Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach or procedure updates.
What is the longest runway at Dove Creek Airport?
The only runway is 01/19. It is 4,200 ft long and dirt.
What should I know about runway condition at 8V6?
The runway is reported closed when snow covered. It is also soft when wet. Rodent holes are present throughout the surface.
Are there any runway obstructions at Dove Creek Airport?
Yes. Published remarks note a 12-foot ground obstruction near runway 19. Runway 01 also has a fence, a road and trees near the threshold area.
Which FBOs are on the field at 8V6?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Dove Creek?
The published remark says to contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257 for clearance delivery.

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