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· METAR18:35Z
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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
RWY 32
H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KSBS

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KSBS 271835Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM BKN031 OVC039 06/00 A2991 RMK AO1 T00601004
Wind
260° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
7,467 ft
Ceiling
3,100 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
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
260° · 3 kt
RWY 32
323°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 32

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 323° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,882 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored143° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • Special Instrument Not Authorized to avoid traffic conflicts.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 25 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 32 has activated runway end identifier lights and a precision approach path indicator; high intensity runway lights are on runways 14 and 32 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32Brush is located 176 feet from the runway end, 98 feet from the displaced threshold, 124 feet right of the approach, and 7 feet above the runway end.Show FAA
  • 32Runway 32 is the preferred runway; there is a 180-foot dropoff 2000 feet from the pavement end.Show FAA
  • 32The precision approach path indicator on runway 32 is baffled; visibility is limited to 5.5 degrees left of the centerline due to high terrain.Show FAA

Other notes

  • No landing fee is charged for single engine piston aircraft.Show FAA
  • UNICOM is available from 0700 to 1700.Show FAA

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
260° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

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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