KEGE

VFR

EAGLE COUNTY RGNL

EAGLE · COLORADO

Elev
6,547.4'
Longest RWY
9,000'07/25
Tower
0700-1900 HRS.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:08Z
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Before you fly into KEGE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0700-1900 HRS. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
7,547.4'
MSL · field 6,547.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +11 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KEGE

Current METAR

Observed 18:08Z

KEGE 271808Z 24012G17KT 10SM FEW023 BKN034 OVC044 10/01 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
240° @ 12G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
7,494 ft
Ceiling
3,400 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
EGE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID REID
Address
219 ELDON WILSON ROAD, GYPSUM CO 81637

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-NOV · 0700-1900
  • DEC-MAR · 0700-2300

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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240° · 12 kt
RWY 25
253°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 253° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,547 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored73° / 253°9,000 ftASPH07 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
079,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'503', tree, 10000' from thr, 825' R of cntrln, slope 19
259,000'9,000'9,000'8,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR

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 · 2

RWY 25
LD · CAT I
ESJ
109.75
RWY 25X
DD · CAT I
VAZ
108.3
LDA RWY 25
KEGE · 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
100LLA1A1+MOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
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

  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 19 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Extensive military helicopter training operations occur from the surface to 1000 feet above ground level within a 25 nautical mile radius of Eagle County Airport between 0630 and 2200.Show FAA
  • There is high unmarked terrain in all quadrants. Night operations are discouraged for pilots unfamiliar with the airport.Show FAA
  • Critical aircraft are category D IV, Boeing 757-200 equivalent and lower.Show FAA
  • For tower hours contact aircraft rescue and fire fighting at 970-328-2688.Show FAA
  • There is no snow removal or runway monitoring from November through April between 0600 and 1300 Zulu.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Eagle tower at 970-524-0803. When the tower is closed, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • All aircraft departing runway 25 are recommended to initiate a left turn as soon as altitude and safety permit to avoid high terrain.Show FAA
  • Aircraft should not leave or enter taxiway A from the ramp east of taxiway C-2.Show FAA
  • Mountain top 10 to 1 clearance is 13,000 feet from the threshold, 1500 feet left of the runway centerline extended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 25; runway end identifier lights for runway 07; and high intensity runway lights for runways 07 and 25 on the common traffic advisory frequency. The precision approach path indicator for runway 25 operates continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25The gross weight for runway 07/25 is 2S 175.Show FAA
  • 07/25The pavement classification rating value for runway 07/25 is 464/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 25XRunway 25X exists to support the VAZ LDA/DME associated with runway 25.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats must call the airport fire department at 970-328-2688.Show FAA
  • There is a landing fee of three dollars per thousand pounds for general aviation aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • Regular office hours are Thursday through Monday from 0900 to 1700. After hours service is available by calling the office at 970-524-0490 or 303-472-1125. Three hour advance notice is required.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEGE

Answer card
ICAO
KEGE
Name
EAGLE COUNTY RGNL
Location
EAGLE, COLORADO
Elevation
6,547.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,547.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-1900 HRS.
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 9,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Eagle County Rgnl sits in Eagle, Colorado. The field elevation is 6,547.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25, which is 9,000 ft long. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0700-1900 HRS. Two ILS approaches are published. Runway 25X also exists to support the VAZ LDA/DME associated with runway 25.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport is in mountain terrain. High unmarked terrain surrounds the field in all quadrants. Night operations are discouraged for pilots who are not familiar with the airport.

There are a few operational items to plan around. Extensive military helicopter training occurs within 25 NM from the surface to 1,000 ft AGL between 0630 and 2200. Runway 25 departures are recommended to start a left turn as soon as altitude and safety permit to stay clear of terrain. The field is also a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 19 C. For tower hours and clearance issues, use the published airport contacts in the Chart Supplement or call the airport directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KEGE?
KEGE sits at 6,547.4 ft MSL in Eagle, Colorado. Plan for high-elevation performance on takeoff and climb.
What is the runway length at Eagle County Rgnl?
The airport has one runway, 07/25. It is 9,000 ft long.
What ILS approaches are available at KEGE?
There are two published ILS approaches. The facts list runway ends 25 and 25X. Verify the current Chart Supplement for the exact approach setup before you go.
What are the tower hours at KEGE?
The tower is open 0700-1900 HRS. When the tower is closed, the facts say to contact Denver ARTCC for clearance delivery.
What is the pattern altitude at KEGE?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before arrival.
Which FBO is on the field at KEGE?
Signature Aviation is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current services.
Is there any terrain or night operation concern at KEGE?
Yes. The facts call out high unmarked terrain in all quadrants. Night operations are discouraged for pilots who are not familiar with the airport.
Are there special departure considerations for runway 25 at KEGE?
Yes. Departures from runway 25 are recommended to begin a left turn as soon as altitude and safety permit to avoid high terrain. Use the current Chart Supplement and tower guidance for the latest local procedures.

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