KLXV

VFR

LAKE COUNTY

LEADVILLE · COLORADO

Elev
9,933.5'
Longest RWY
6,400'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLXV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
10,933.5'
MSL · field 9,933.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KLXV

Current METAR

Observed 15:53Z

KLXV 271553Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM OVC047 01/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00111050
Wind
310° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
10,563 ft
Ceiling
4,700 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
LXV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSH ADAMSON
Address
915 CR 23, BOX 952, LEADVILLE CO 80461

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-SEP · 0730-1630
  • OCT-APR · 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 6 kt
RWY 34
341°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 341° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 10,934 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°6,400 ftASPH16 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)
34PAPI 2-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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16
KLXV · 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)
Not available
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • Runway H1 has 20 to 30 foot trees 130 feet east of the pad.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C and the old ramp have potholes and loose aggregate.Show FAA
  • All taxiways and the new ramp area are marked with blue and white reflectors.Show FAA
  • All pavement edges have soft shoulders.Show FAA
  • Runway 34 has high altitude plus 50 foot power lines 750 feet right of the threshold.Show FAA
  • Obstruction lights are on the beacon tower.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicators on runways 16 and 34 are active. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 16 and 34 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Prior permission required for service after hours. Call 719-427-0026.Show FAA
  • H1Runway H1 has a 6 to 8 inch lip all around the edges. The concrete has longitudinal and corner cracking.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLXV

Answer card
ICAO
KLXV
Name
LAKE COUNTY
Location
LEADVILLE, COLORADO
Elevation
9,933.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
10,933.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 6,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Lake County Airport sits in Leadville, Colorado at 9,933.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 6,400 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with that in mind before you arrive.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement gives you something different. The field is high enough that density altitude will matter on warm days. Expect reduced climb performance and longer takeoff rolls.

Lake County Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (719) 486-0307 for current availability. The published remarks also note that runway 16 and 34 have active PAPI, with medium intensity runway lights controlled on CTAF. For after-hours service, prior permission is required.

There are a few surface and obstacle items to brief before landing. Taxiway C and the old ramp have potholes and loose aggregate. Runway 34 has 50 ft power lines 750 ft right of the threshold. H1 has trees near the pad, plus a lip and cracking on the concrete. This is a high-altitude field in mountain country, so give yourself extra margin and verify current details with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KLXV?
KLXV sits at 9,933.5 ft MSL. That elevation makes density altitude a real factor, especially on warm afternoons.
What is the runway length at Lake County Airport?
The airport has one runway, 16/34. It is 6,400 ft long.
Does KLXV have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KLXV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.
Is Lake County Airport towered?
No. KLXV is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KLXV?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel is available on the field at KLXV?
Lake County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (719) 486-0307 for current service details.
Are the runway lights and PAPI available at KLXV?
Yes. The published remarks say runways 16 and 34 have active PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are also on those runways and are controlled on CTAF.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KLXV?
This is a high-elevation mountain airport, so performance planning matters. The published remarks also note power lines near the Runway 34 threshold. Taxiway C and the old ramp have potholes and loose aggregate.

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