KCFO

IFR

COLORADO AIR AND SPACE PORT

DENVER · COLORADO

Elev
5,515.2'
Longest RWY
8,002'08/26
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR15:47Z
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Before you fly into KCFO
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
6,503.2'
MSL · field 5,515.2' + 988 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KCFO

Current METAR

Observed 15:47Z

KCFO 271547Z 02009KT 7SM OVC009 02/02 A2994
Wind
020° @ 9 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,254 ft
Ceiling
900 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
19 NM E
VFR sectional
DENVER
Pattern altitude
988 ft AGL · 6,503 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
CFO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF KLOSKA
Address
5200 FRONT RANGE PKWY, WATKINS CO 80137

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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020° · 9 kt
RWY 35
352°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 352° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 6,503 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2683° / 263°8,002 ftASPH08 R
17/35Favored172° / 352°8,000 ftASPH35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)MALSR
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR74', pline, 3870' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 49

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

ILS · 3

RWY 17
LD · CAT I
FZR
110.9
RWY 26
LD · CAT I
FTG
109.3
RWY 35
LD · CAT I
VWT
110.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 17
KCFO · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Taxiway edge lights are installed along taxiways A, B, C, D, and E.Show FAA
  • Caution: United States Air Force training activity is in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo airports.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive areas are southeast, south, and southwest of the airport. Avoid flight below 1000 feet over populated areas.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runways 26 and 35. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 08 and 17. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 08 and 26, and 17 and 35. High intensity runway lights are installed on runway 08/26. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 17/35. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL self-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1After hour service is provided by the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCFO

Answer card
ICAO
KCFO
Name
COLORADO AIR AND SPACE PORT
Location
DENVER, COLORADO
Elevation
5,515.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,503.2 ft MSL (988 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 8,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
020° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Colorado Air and Space Port is in Denver, Colorado. Field elevation is 5,515.2 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 8,002 ft. The tower is open from 0700 to 2100. Pattern altitude is 988 ft AGL, which is 6,503.2 ft MSL.

KCFO has 3 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 17, 26 and 35. The field sits at high elevation, so performance planning matters on warm days. Expect density altitude to be a real factor. The airport also notes noise sensitive areas southeast, south and southwest of the field. Avoid flight below 1,000 ft over populated areas. The airport publishes 24-hour self-serve 100LL with credit card. After-hours service is handled by the airport manager.

The on-field FBO is Colorado Air & Space Port. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Taxiway edge lights are installed on taxiways A through E. Runway 26 and 35 have MALSR. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 08 and 17. PAPI is installed on 08, 26, 17 and 35. Use the common traffic advisory frequency when operating outside tower hours. There is also military training activity in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo airports. Keep an eye on the bigger picture when routing nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCFO?
Pattern altitude is 988 ft AGL. That equals 6,503.2 ft MSL at this field.
What are the tower hours at Colorado Air and Space Port?
The control tower is open from 0700 to 2100. Outside those hours, use the common traffic advisory frequency.
How many runways does KCFO have and which is longest?
KCFO has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 8,002 ft.
What ILS approaches are available at KCFO?
The field has 3 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 17, 26 and 35.
Which FBO is on the field at KCFO?
Colorado Air & Space Port is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is 100LL self-serve available at KCFO?
Yes. The field publishes 24-hour self-serve 100LL with credit card access.
What lighting should I expect at KCFO at night?
Runway 26 and 35 have MALSR. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 08 and 17. PAPI is installed on all runway ends.
Are there noise-sensitive areas or local cautions at KCFO?
Yes. Noise-sensitive areas are southeast, south and southwest of the airport. The published guidance says to avoid flight below 1,000 ft over populated areas.

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