D17

VFR

WESTWINDS

DELTA · COLORADO

Elev
5,000'
Longest RWY
4,100'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D17
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,000'
MSL · field 5,000' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF D17

D17 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAJZ (BLAKE FLD) · 4.4 NM away. Conditions at D17 may differ.

METAR · KAJZ

Observed 17:55Z

KAJZ 271755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 12/01 A2994 RMK AO2 T01210010 10123 20038 PWINO
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,815 ft
Ceiling
8,500 ft AGL
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
4 NM W
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM THOENSEN
Address
1193 HWY 50, SUITE 101, 1156 MUSTANG LANE, DELTA CO 81416

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 04
044°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 044° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,000 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2244° / 224°4,100 ftASPHStandard L
13/31135° / 315°2,000 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2270', trees, 505' from thr, 135' R of cntrln, slope 4
1312', hill, 110' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 9
3115', road, 225' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15

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
D17 · 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
Other services
GLD,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Runway 31 has more than 10 foot trees 150 feet from the threshold obstruction and a more than 40 foot tree 600 feet from the threshold 50 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 4 has more than 120 feet of terrain 2700 feet from the threshold 380 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runways 13 and 31 are soft when wet.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • Mountains ranging from 100 to 300 feet are located north, west, and east of the airport at varying distances.Show FAA
  • Runway 22 has a 180 foot mountain 1500 feet from the runway end with an approach slope of 7 to 1.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft 8,500 pounds or more.Show FAA
  • 13/31Runway end coordinates are as follows: Runway 13 at 38 45 37.77 N 108 09 15.96 W and Runway 31 at 38 45 22.28 N 108 09 03.23 W.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04There are more than 10 foot trees 25 feet left of the runway at the threshold of Runway 04.Show FAA
  • 22There is a 10 foot road 100 feet from the threshold on both sides of Runway 22 and a 15 foot shed 150 feet from the threshold 60 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 end coordinates are 38 45 37.8 N 108 09 16.0 S.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 end coordinates are 38 45 22.3 N 108 09 03.2 S.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D17

Answer card
ICAO
D17
Name
WESTWINDS
Location
DELTA, COLORADO
Elevation
5,000 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,000 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 4,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Westwinds (D17) sits in Delta, Colorado at 5,000 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 4,100 ft on 04/22. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 6,000 ft MSL here. The field sits in mountain country. Terrain rises around the airport. Mountains ranging from 100 to 300 ft are reported north, west and east of the field at varying distances.

Runway 04/22 is asphalt. Runway 13/31 is 2,000 ft of gravel and dirt. Runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft 8,500 lb or more. Runway 13 and Runway 31 are soft when wet. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Runway 31 also has tree obstructions near the threshold. Runway 04 has trees left of the threshold. Runway 22 has a road near the threshold on both sides plus a shed left of centerline farther out.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current services. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at D17 Westwinds?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 6,000 ft MSL at this field.
Does D17 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for D17. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the longest runway at Westwinds D17?
The longest runway is 04/22 at 4,100 ft. It is asphalt.
Is Westwinds towered or non-towered?
Westwinds is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway is closed to heavier aircraft at D17?
Runway 04/22 is closed to aircraft 8,500 lb or more. Plan accordingly if you are arriving in a heavier airplane.
What runway hazards should I watch for at D17?
Runway 31 has tree obstructions near the threshold. Runway 04 has trees left of the threshold. Runway 22 has a road near the threshold on both sides plus a shed left of centerline farther out.
Are there any terrain or wildlife concerns at Westwinds?
Yes. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Mountains ranging from 100 to 300 ft are located north, west and east of the airport at varying distances.
Are there any on-field FBOs at D17?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the FBO directly by phone for current availability.

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