KRCV Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport

Before you fly into KRCV

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

8,955.4'

MSL · field 7,955.4' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KRCV

Current METAR

Observed 16:35Z

KRCV 271635Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM BKN065 09/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 T00911052

Wind: 260° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 9°C / -5°C
Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 9,070 ft
Ceiling: 6,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

KRCV does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KALS (SAN LUIS VALLEY RGNL/BERGMAN FLD) · 28.5 NM away. Conditions at KRCV may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 12:00Z–28 12:00Z

TAF KALS 271130Z 2712/2812 VRB05KT P6SM BKN080 FM271600 22008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 FM271900 24015G25KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 FM272300 25018G30KT P6SM SCT200 FM280200 19007KT P6SM FEW200

BASEVFR

27 12:00Z–27 16:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 8,000 ft
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.

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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 N
VFR sectional: DENVER
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRIAN BURRELL
Phone: 719-221-6677
Address: 1 BRAVO TAXIWAY, DEL NORTE CO 81132

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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260° · 10 kt

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RWY 24

239°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	59° / 239°	6,051 ft	ASPH	06 R
03/21	30° / 210°	4,812 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	—
24	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
21	—	—	—	—	—	—	19', road, 122' from thr, 57' R of cntrln, slope 6

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 24

KRCV · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 24

KRCV · 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: 100LLA+
Other services: AMB

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: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.59

C08·Silver West Airport·49.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$9.10

KPSO·Blackhawk Aviation·42.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.59atC08Silver West Airport49.7 nm
Jet A$9.10atKPSOBlackhawk Aviation42.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
Mountainous terrain in all quadrants.Show FAA
Wildlife on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA
Unlimited vehicle access on airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Activated REIL on runways 06 and 24, PAPI on runways 06 and 24, MIRL on runway 06/24 controlled by CTAF. REIL on runways 06 and 24 operate only at night.Show FAA

Fuel notes

A+Fuel availability includes 100LL 24 hours with credit card and Jet A plus by appointment. Contact the airport manager at 719-221-6677.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

21There is an 8-foot sign 20 feet from the threshold 10 feet right of centerline at runway 21 end.Show FAA
06Runway 06 is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of course.Show FAA

Other notes

Airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
03/21Numerous holes in the first 500 feet of runway 03; rough surface throughout.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRCV

Answer card

ICAO: KRCV
Name: ASTRONAUT KENT ROMINGER
Location: DEL NORTE, COLORADO
Elevation: 7,955.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 8,955.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 06/24 · 6,051 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 260° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport is in Del Norte, Colorado. The field elevation is 7,955.4 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 06/24 at 6,051 ft. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 122.9 and keep your scan tight in the pattern.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Mountainous terrain is present in all quadrants, so plan your climb and descent with that in mind. Runway 06 has a published note that it is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of course. Runway 03/21 is turf. The first 500 ft of runway 03 have numerous holes. The surface is rough throughout.

The airport has 24-hour 100LL with credit card. Jet A is available by appointment. Contact the airport manager at 719-221-6677 for fuel or field questions. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. REIL and PAPI are published for runways 06 and 24. The MIRL on 06/24 is controlled by CTAF. REIL on 06 and 24 operate only at night. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport, so keep an eye out on taxi and rollout.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KRCV?

KRCV sits at 7,955.4 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.

What is the longest runway at Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport?

The longest runway is 06/24 at 6,051 ft. Runway 03/21 is 4,812 ft turf.

Is there a control tower at KRCV?

No. KRCV is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard position reports.

Does KRCV have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KRCV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at KRCV?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern altitude before flying the field.

Which runway should I avoid if I need the smoother surface?

Runway 03/21 is turf. The facts also say runway 03 has numerous holes in the first 500 ft. The surface is rough throughout. Verify runway condition before you commit.

Are there fuel options on the field at KRCV?

Yes. The facts list 24-hour 100LL with credit card and Jet A by appointment. Contact the airport manager at 719-221-6677 for current fuel access.

What operational hazards should I expect at KRCV?

Expect mountainous terrain in all quadrants, wildlife on and near the airport and a sign near the runway 21 threshold. Runway 06 also has a published course limitation beyond 5 degrees right of centerline.

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