KMVI

VFR

MONTE VISTA MUNI

MONTE VISTA · COLORADO

Elev
7,611.2'
Longest RWY
5,902'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMVI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
8,611.2'
MSL · field 7,611.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +11 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KMVI

KMVI does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KALS (SAN LUIS VALLEY RGNL/BERGMAN FLD) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at KMVI may differ.

METAR · KALS

Observed 16:52Z

KALS 271652Z AUTO 26013G16KT 10SM BKN070 10/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01001067
Wind
260° @ 13G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / -7°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
8,776 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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
5 NM SE
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JED ELLITHORP
Address
5670 E. HWY 160, MONTE VISTA CO 81144

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT-SUN · ON-CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 13 kt
RWY 28
283°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 283° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 8,611 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2021° / 201°5,902 ftASPHStandard L
16/34159° / 339°2,300 ftDIRTStandard L
10/28Favored103° / 283°2,100 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 2-box left(3°)
20PAPI 2-box left(3°)29', pline, 1085' from thr, 333' R of cntrln, slope 30
348', fence, 218' from thr, slope 27
104', fence, 69' from thr, 14' R of cntrln, slope 17
2843', trees, 107' from thr, 53' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 20
KMVI · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI

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

  • Vehicles are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is active on runways 02 and 20. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 02 and 20 and operate on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Runway 02/20 has soft shoulders.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runways 10/28 have a 2-foot dirt windrow along the north edge and vegetation through the runway.Show FAA
  • 16/34Runways 16/34 have 2-foot dirt windrows and over 3-foot vegetation along the edges.Show FAA
  • 02/20There is a 430-foot dirt stopway on the north end of runway 02/20.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20There is a 23-foot railroad 1110 feet from the threshold left and right at runway 20 end.Show FAA
  • 28There is a 30-foot power line 534 feet from the threshold and 40-foot trees 345 feet from the threshold 230 degrees magnetic to the right of the centerline at runway 28 end.Show FAA
  • 16There is a 20-foot antenna 700 feet from the threshold 215 feet right of the centerline at runway 16 end.Show FAA
  • 02There is a 4-foot fence 280 feet from the runway end and 4 feet below the runway end elevation at runway 02.Show FAA
  • 10There is a haystack near runway 10 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • No record; the airport has had a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program.Show FAA
  • 1Service after hours is provided by the airport manager.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runway 10/28 is for extreme crosswind use only.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runways 10/28 are soft when wet.Show FAA
  • 16/34Runways 16/34 have sandy and soft surfaces.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMVI

Answer card
ICAO
KMVI
Name
MONTE VISTA MUNI
Location
MONTE VISTA, COLORADO
Elevation
7,611.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
8,611.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,902 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Monte Vista Muni sits in Monte Vista, Colorado. The field elevation is 7,611.2 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 02/20 at 5,902 ft asphalt. This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Alpine Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (719) 852-3241 for current service details. Published remarks also note medium intensity lights and PAPI on runways 02 and 20. Those lights operate on CTAF. After-hours service is handled by the airport manager.

This is a high-elevation airport, so performance planning matters. Expect thinner air and longer takeoff rolls than you would see at lower fields. The published remarks also call out soft shoulders on runway 02/20. Runway 10/28 has a dirt windrow and vegetation through the runway. Runway 16/34 has dirt windrows and heavier vegetation along the edges. There are also several nearby obstructions. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. That is the best source for any field condition changes, lighting notes, or operational restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KMVI?
The field elevation at Monte Vista Muni is 7,611.2 ft MSL. That is high enough that density altitude planning matters on warm days.
What is the longest runway at KMVI?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway. It is 5,902 ft asphalt.
Does KMVI have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KMVI. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Is Monte Vista Muni towered?
No. KMVI is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KMVI?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway lights are available at KMVI?
Published remarks say runway 02 and runway 20 have PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Those lights operate on CTAF.
Which FBO is on the field at KMVI?
Alpine Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (719) 852-3241 for current service details.
What runway hazards should I know about at KMVI?
Runway 02/20 has soft shoulders. Runway 10/28 has a dirt windrow and vegetation through the runway. Runway 16/34 has dirt windrows and over 3-foot vegetation along the edges. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly in.

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