KITR Kit Carson County Airport

Before you fly into KITR

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,218.4'

MSL · field 4,218.4' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 33

H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KITR

Current METAR

Observed 23:53Z

KITR 112353Z AUTO 36008G18KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02441017 10250 20217 53004

Wind: 360° @ 8G18 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 30.07 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 6,125 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KITR does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGLD (RENNER FLD/GOODLAND MUNI) · 28.3 NM away. Conditions at KITR may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 15:00Z–12 12:00Z

TAF KGLD 111500Z 1115/1212 35027G41KT P6SM SKC FM111700 34025G35KT P6SM SKC FM111900 34020G30KT P6SM SKC FM112100 34016G24KT P6SM SKC FM120000 34016KT P6SM SKC FM120300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 15:00Z–11 17:00Z

Wind: 350° at 27 kt gusting 41 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 S
VFR sectional: WICHITA
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: ITR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DANIEL MELIA
Phone: 719-346-5352
Address: 14111 HWY 385, BURLINGTON CO 80807

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN: DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: DALGT

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

360° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 33

334°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	154° / 334°	5,199 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
33	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KITR KIT CARSON COUNTY in BURLINGTON, COLORADO, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 33

LE · CAT I

OBG

111.9

LOC RWY 33

KITR · IAP

LOC RWY 33

KITR · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI,INSTR

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.90

KSYF·Nutrien Ag Solutions·38.5 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Kit Carson County Airport 122.800(719) 343-5630 WebsitePhillips 6610d ago	$6.30SS $6.30	—

Kit Carson County Airport
122.800(719) 343-5630
100LL
$6.30
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.90atKSYFNutrien Ag Solutions38.5 nmsave $0.40

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

BE ALERT; INTENSIVE USAF STUDENT TRAINING IN VICINITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS & PUEBLO COLORADO.
TXY MARKED WITH BLUE REFLECTORS.
FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RY 15/33; PAPI AND REIL RYS 15 & 33 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LL24 HR SELF SERVE FUEL AVBL.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KITR

Answer card

ICAO: KITR
Name: KIT CARSON COUNTY
Location: BURLINGTON, COLORADO
Elevation: 4,218.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,218.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 5,199 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 360° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 33

Kit Carson County Airport (KITR) is in Burlington, Colorado. The field elevation is 4,218.4 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 5,199 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 33 has an ILS approach. The runway lighting is medium intensity and the PAPI and REIL are available on both runway ends. Those lights are controlled by CTAF. Taxiways are marked with blue reflectors. The airport also notes 24-hour self-serve 100LL fuel. Kit Carson County Airport on the field carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the airport at (719) 343-5630 for current details.

For a first-time arrival, plan for the elevation. Density altitude can run high here in warm weather. The airport also advises pilots to stay alert for intensive U.S. Air Force student training in the Colorado Springs and Pueblo area. If you need clearance delivery, contact Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center at 303-651-4257 before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What runway is the ILS at KITR on?

The published ILS is for runway 33. If you are planning an instrument arrival, verify the current approach and minimums in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Kit Carson County Airport?

The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is KITR towered or non-towered?

KITR has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the longest runway at KITR?

Runway 15/33 is the only runway. It is 5,199 ft long.

Which FBO is on the field at KITR?

Kit Carson County Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (719) 343-5630 for current service details.

Is 24-hour self-serve 100LL available at KITR?

Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour self-serve 100LL is available. Confirm current access details with the field before arrival if you need it after hours.

What lighting is available at KITR at night?

Runway 15/33 has medium intensity runway lights. PAPI and REIL are available on both runway ends. They are controlled by CTAF.

Do I need to watch for special traffic or training near KITR?

Yes. The published remarks call out intensive United States Air Force student training in the Colorado Springs and Pueblo area. Stay sharp on traffic scanning and monitor the CTAF closely.

KITR

Runway & wind

Pattern entry · RWY 33

Runway end performance

ILS · 1

General notes

Lighting notes

Fuel notes

Key facts · KITR

Frequently asked questions

Fly into KITR with confidence