KSBS

VFR

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS/BOB ADAMS FLD

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS · COLORADO

Elev
6,882.4'
Longest RWY
4,452'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KSBS STEAMBOAT SPRINGS/BOB ADAMS FLD showing runway layout — runways 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSBS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,882.4'
MSL · field 6,882.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KSBS

Current METAR

Observed 03:35Z

KSBS 120335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3019 RMK AO1 T01221061
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -6°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,839 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
SBS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSHUA SCHROEDER
Address
3499 AIRPORT CIRCLE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 80477

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-OCT · 0700-1700
  • NOV-APR · 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 14
143°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 143° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 7,882 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32143° / 323°4,452 ftASPH14 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
144,452'4,452'3,852'3,852'
324,452'4,452'4,452'3,852'PAPI 2-box left(4°)

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 KSBS STEAMBOAT SPRINGS/BOB ADAMS FLD in STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 32
KSBS · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -25C.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • SI NA TO AVOID TFC CONFLICTS.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 32; PAPI RWY 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32BRUSH 176 FT FM RWY END, 98 FT FM DSP THLD, 124 FT RT OF APCH, 7 FT ABV RWY END.
  • 32PREFERRED RWY; 180 FT DROPOFF 2000 FT FM PAVEMENT END.
  • 32PAPI BAFFLED; VIS LMTD TO 5.5 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN DUE TO HIGH TRRN.

Other notes

  • NO LDG FEE FOR SNGL ENG PISTON ACFT.
  • UNICOM AVBL 0700-1700.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSBS

Answer card
ICAO
KSBS
Name
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS/BOB ADAMS FLD
Location
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO
Elevation
6,882.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,882.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 4,452 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Fld is in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Field elevation is 6,882.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 4,452 ft long. There is no control tower. UNICOM is available from 0700 to 1700. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 7,882.4 ft MSL. Steamboat Springs Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Wildlife is present on and near the airport. Runway 32 is the preferred runway. The published remarks also note a dropoff beyond the runway end on 32. There is brush near the 32 threshold area. The airport is a cold temperature field. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 25 degrees Celsius.

This is a high-elevation mountain airport. Expect performance to matter. Density altitude can climb fast in warm weather. Terrain and obstacle awareness matter on both ends of the runway. Runway 32 has runway end identifier lights, a PAPI and high intensity runway lighting. Special instrument not authorized is published, so plan on current procedures and local traffic flow. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KSBS?
Field elevation is 6,882.4 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff performance and density altitude planning.
What is the pattern altitude at Steamboat Springs Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 7,882.4 ft MSL at this field.
Does KSBS have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published. Verify current instrument options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before filing or launching.
What runway should I expect to use at KSBS?
Runway 32 is the preferred runway. The airport has one runway, 14/32, which is 4,452 ft long.
Is Steamboat Springs Airport towered?
No. It is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KSBS?
Steamboat Springs Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current services before arrival.
Are there any runway lighting or obstacle notes for runway 32?
Yes. Runway 32 has REILs, a PAPI and high intensity runway lights. The published remarks also note brush near the threshold area. There is a dropoff beyond the runway end.
Is there a curfew or noise restriction at KSBS?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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