CO4

VFR

COLORADO SPRINGS EAST

ELLICOTT · COLORADO

Elev
6,145'
Longest RWY
4,500'17L/35R
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into CO4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,145'
MSL · field 6,145' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35R
H/W +15 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF CO4

CO4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFLY (MEADOW LAKE) · 8.5 NM away. Conditions at CO4 may differ.

METAR · KFLY

Observed 16:55Z

KFLY 271655Z AUTO 03017G23KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2992 RMK AO2 T00830005
Wind
030° @ 17G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,780 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 NW
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
COS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DEBBIE TRIVETTE
Address
3060 FLYING VIEW, CALHAN CO 80808

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
030° · 17 kt
RWY 35R
349°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35R · 349° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,145 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17L/35RFavored169° / 349°4,500 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L
17R/35L169° / 349°4,500 ftASPH35L R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17L2', berm, 9' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 4
17R6', fence, 201' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 0
35L11', road, 270' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 6

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
CO4 · 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
100LL

Ramp & ground

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Colorado Springs Approach at 719-556-9105.Show FAA
  • Commercial aircraft fee is available from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Glider operations in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Alert: military training in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colorado.Show FAA
  • Twin tandem rotary helicopter operations are not authorized.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 17R/35L; call ahead one hour prior with the airport manager.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available by appointment only.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26There is a 2 inch bump at the intersection with runway 17R/35L.Show FAA
  • 17R/35LRunway 17R/35L is closed to helicopters.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08There is a 5-foot light pole on the right side of runway 35L 115 feet from the threshold between the threshold and the PAPI. There is a 35-foot power line 1500 feet from the threshold on both sides. There is a 4-foot fence 125 feet from the centerline north of the runway and west of the runway 17R/35L intersection.Show FAA
  • 26There is a 4-foot fence 260 feet from the threshold on both sides. There is a 15-foot building 130 feet left of the threshold. There is a 15-foot road 240 feet from the threshold on both sides.Show FAA
  • 17LThere is a 5 foot berm located 50 feet and 150 feet from the threshold on both sides of runway 17L.Show FAA
  • 35RThere is a 4-foot concrete box 100 feet from the threshold 50 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 17RThere is a 4-foot fence 100 feet right of the runway for the first 2500 feet. There is a 4-foot fence 375 feet from the runway end on both sides. There is a 2-foot depression 280 feet from the runway end on both sides.Show FAA
  • 35LThere is a 4-foot fence 260 feet from the threshold on both sides. There is a 15-foot road 250 feet from the threshold on both sides. There is a 5-foot light pole on the right side between the threshold and the PAPI 115 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 17RRunway 17R/35L threshold markings are worn and difficult to read.Show FAA
  • 35LRunway 17R/35L threshold markings are worn and difficult to read.Show FAA
  • 35LThreshold red/green reflectors and runway white reflectors on both sides of runway 35L.Show FAA
  • 17RThe threshold has red and green reflectors. The runway has white reflectors on both sides.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Nonstandard segmented circle marked with white rocks.Show FAA
  • Nonstandard wind tee made from barrels.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager is Cory Steinke, phone 719-460-7941.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · CO4

Answer card
ICAO
CO4
Name
COLORADO SPRINGS EAST
Location
ELLICOTT, COLORADO
Elevation
6,145 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,145 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17L/35R · 4,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35R

Colorado Springs East (CO4) sits in Ellicott, Colorado, east of Colorado Springs. The field elevation is 6,145 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 4,500 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts you at about 7,145 ft MSL. The airport sits high enough that density altitude will matter on warm days. Expect performance to change fast.

Runway 17R/35L is asphalt. Runway 17L/35R is gravel-dirt. Published remarks say 17R/35L has medium intensity runway lights. Call ahead about one hour prior with the airport manager if you need the lights. The remarks also say 100LL is available by appointment only. No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel or local handling.

There are a few surface and obstacle notes that matter on a first visit. Threshold markings on 17R/35L are worn and hard to read. Runway 17L has a 5 ft berm near the threshold area. There are fences, a road, a light pole and a power line noted near the runway environment. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go. If you need clearance delivery, the published contact is Colorado Springs Approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Colorado Springs East (CO4)?
The field elevation is 6,145 ft MSL. That elevation makes density altitude a real factor on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at CO4?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Colorado Springs East have a tower?
No. CO4 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
Is there an ILS at CO4?
No ILS approaches are published for Colorado Springs East. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you depart.
What are the runways at Colorado Springs East?
CO4 has two runways. They are 17L/35R at 4,500 ft of gravel-dirt. The other is 17R/35L at 4,500 ft of asphalt.
Which runway is lit at CO4?
Published remarks say medium intensity runway lights are active on 17R/35L. Call ahead about one hour prior with the airport manager if you need the lights.
Is 100LL available at Colorado Springs East?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL fuel is available by appointment only. Contact the airport operator or the airport manager before arrival.
Are there any runway or obstacle notes I should know before landing at CO4?
Yes. Published remarks note worn threshold markings on 17R/35L. They also note a berm near 17L plus fences, a road, a light pole, a power line near the runway environment. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

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