KLMO

MVFR

VANCE BRAND

LONGMONT · COLORADO

Elev
5,055.3'
Longest RWY
4,799'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLMO
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,055.3'
MSL · field 5,055.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KLMO

Current METAR

Observed 17:35Z

KLMO 271735Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC024 06/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 T00611008
Wind
140° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,139 ft
Ceiling
2,400 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 SW
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LEVI BROWN
Address
229 AIRPORT ROAD, LONGMONT CO 80503

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 3 kt
RWY 11
113°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 113° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,055 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored113° / 293°4,799 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11VASI 2-box left(3°)36', tree, 826' from thr, 68' R of cntrln, slope 17
29VASI 2-box left(3°)8', road, 436' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 29

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 29
KLMO · 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
100LLAMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 303-651-8431.Show FAA
  • Ultralight and helicopter activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 29 has a highway more than 15 feet high located 702 feet from the threshold and buildings and tanks 25 to 35 feet high approximately 1300 feet left of the threshold.Show FAA
  • Parajumping occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport primarily south of the runway. Avoid overflights midfield.Show FAA
  • Runway 11 has a ditch 7 feet below ground level located 420 feet and 900 feet from the threshold on the extended runway centerline.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Denver Approach at 303-342-1916.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights and VASI on runway 11/29 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11The VASI is unusable beyond 3.9 nautical miles. The VASI does not provide obstacle clearance beyond 3.9 nautical miles from the threshold.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLMO

Answer card
ICAO
KLMO
Name
VANCE BRAND
Location
LONGMONT, COLORADO
Elevation
5,055.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,055.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,799 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
140° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) sits in Longmont, Colorado. Field elevation is 5,055.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 11/29, which is 4,799 ft long. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Fly Elite Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and mogas. If you need current ramp or service details, call them directly at (303) 774-8081. Published remarks matter here. Runway 11 has a ditch on the extended centerline. It sits 420 ft and 900 ft from the threshold. Runway 29 has a highway close in on short final. There are also buildings and tanks left of the 29 threshold. Parajumping occurs on and near the airport, mainly south of the runway. Avoid midfield overflights. Medium intensity runway lights and the VASI on 11/29 are CTAF-activated. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check with the airport manager before arrival if you need the current guidance.

This is a high-elevation field at the edge of the Front Range. Expect density altitude to matter on warm days. Use the current Chart Supplement for any updated procedures. Denver Approach handles clearance delivery at the published number.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KLMO?
KLMO sits at 5,055.3 ft MSL. That elevation can make performance planning matter, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Vance Brand Airport?
KLMO has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 4,799 ft long and is the longest runway on the field.
Does KLMO have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KLMO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KLMO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KLMO towered?
No. KLMO does not have a control tower. Expect CTAF traffic and self-announced pattern work.
Which FBO is on the field at KLMO?
Fly Elite Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and mogas. Call (303) 774-8081 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KLMO?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at (303) 651-8431 for current guidance before arrival.
What runway hazards should I know about at KLMO?
Runway 11 has a ditch on the extended centerline 420 ft and 900 ft from the threshold. Runway 29 has a highway close in on short final. Buildings and tanks are left of the threshold.

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