CO1

VFR

LAKE MEREDITH

ORDWAY · COLORADO

Elev
4,254'
Longest RWY
10,000'04W/22W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into CO1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,254'
MSL · field 4,254' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04W
H/W +9 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF CO1

CO1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLHX (LA JUNTA MUNI) · 12.4 NM away. Conditions at CO1 may differ.

METAR · KLHX

Observed 20:53Z

KLHX 272053Z AUTO 08012G21KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP069 T01940028 58006
Wind
080° @ 12G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,854 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
3 NM SSE
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN

Airport manager

Name
BRUCE HUGHES
Address
331 MAIN ST, ORDWAY CO 81063

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 12 kt
RWY 04W
032°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04W · 032° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,254 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04W/22WFavored32° / 212°10,000 ftWATERStandard L

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
CO1 · 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
  • Not published

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 unattended. Use at your own risk.Show FAA
  • No aircraft tie downs or moorings are in place.Show FAA
  • Arrival aircraft must have performed and documented an aquatic nuisance species inspection prior to arrival.Show FAA
  • No service is available. The closest facility with service is KLHX - La Junta Municipal Airport, located 12 nautical miles southeast.Show FAA
  • Weather automatic surface observing system is at La Junta, 12 nautical miles southeast. Frequency is 135.525. Phone number is 719-384-5961.Show FAA
  • The lake is closed to all human activity from November 1 until March 1 annually.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • Arrival traffic should broadcast position and intentions on CTAF 122.9 megahertz.Show FAA
  • Approach surface data has not been checked.Show FAA
  • Airport contact information is 303-710-2497 or 719-267-4411.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · CO1

Answer card
ICAO
CO1
Name
LAKE MEREDITH
Location
ORDWAY, COLORADO
Elevation
4,254 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,254 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04W/22W · 10,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04W

Lake Meredith (CO1) is in Ordway, Colorado. The field elevation is 4,254 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 04W/22W is a 10,000 ft water runway with magnetic headings of 040° and 220°. This is an unattended field. Use it with that in mind.

No tower is published. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is in Class C airspace per the supplied facts.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. No service is available on the field. The closest facility with service is KLHX, La Junta Municipal Airport, 12 NM southeast. Published remarks also say there are no tie-downs or moorings in place. Arrival aircraft must have a documented aquatic nuisance species inspection before arrival. The lake is closed to all human activity from November 1 through March 1 each year. Weather is available from the La Junta ASOS. Clearance delivery is through Denver ARTCC. For a first-time arrival, verify current lake access, seasonal closure status and any local operating limits before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at CO1 Lake Meredith?
CO1 has one runway. It is 04W/22W, a 10,000 ft water runway with magnetic headings of 040° and 220°.
Is Lake Meredith towered?
No tower is published for CO1. Use CTAF 122.9 and broadcast position and intentions on arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at CO1?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern altitude before flying the field.
Does Lake Meredith have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for CO1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach data before departure.
Which FBOs are on the field at Lake Meredith?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service status.
Is there fuel or service available at CO1?
No service is available on the field. The closest facility with service is KLHX, La Junta Municipal Airport, 12 NM southeast.
Is Lake Meredith open year-round?
The lake is closed to all human activity from November 1 until March 1 each year. Verify current access and operating status before you go.
What should I know before landing at Lake Meredith for the first time?
The field is unattended. No tie-downs or moorings are in place. Arrival aircraft must have a documented aquatic nuisance species inspection before arrival, so confirm that paperwork before you launch.

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