KSTK

VFR

STERLING MUNI

STERLING · COLORADO

Elev
4,037.6'
Longest RWY
5,201'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSTK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,037.6'
MSL · field 4,037.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +15 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KSTK

Current METAR

Observed 17:55Z

KSTK 271755Z AUTO 32016G20KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A2993 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 16G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,394 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 W
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLIE MAY
Address
16562 HWY 14, STERLING CO 80751

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 16 kt
RWY 33
335°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 335° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,038 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored155° / 335°5,201 ftASPHStandard L
04/2237° / 217°2,809 ftTURF-GRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 2-box left(3°)31', tree, 608' from thr, 266' R of cntrln, slope 13
33PAPI 2-box left(3°)
0416', road, 139' from thr, 7' R of cntrln, slope 8
2248', tree, 614' from thr, 34' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 15
KSTK · 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
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

  • Aerobatic operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 04 departure has an 8 foot fence 155 feet from the departure end of the runway.Show FAA
  • Taxiway and terminal tiedown areas are marked with blue reflectors.Show FAA
  • Runway 4/22 is soft and rough when wet.Show FAA
  • Be alert for intensive United States Air Force student training in the vicinity of KCOS and KPUB airports.Show FAA
  • Intensive agricultural operations occur from March through September.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 15 and 33. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 15 and 33 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 15 and 33 operate continuously. Increased medium intensity runway light intensity is available on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04Runway 04/22 ends are marked with red and green reflectors.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For after hours service call 970-520-2325.Show FAA
  • 04/22Varmint holes are near the runway 04 end.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSTK

Answer card
ICAO
KSTK
Name
STERLING MUNI
Location
STERLING, COLORADO
Elevation
4,037.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,037.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 5,201 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Sterling Muni is in Sterling, Colorado. The field elevation is 4,037.6 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 5,201 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Sterling Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (970) 522-0417 for current service details.

A few operational notes matter here. Aerobatic operations occur on and near the airport. Runway 15 and 33 have runway end identifier lights. They also have medium intensity runway lights and PAPI, with lighting controlled on CTAF. Runway 04/22 has red and green reflectors at the ends. Runway 04/22 is soft and rough when wet. There are varmint holes near the runway 04 end. Runway 04 departure also has an 8 ft fence 155 ft from the departure end.

This is a high-elevation airport, so expect density altitude to matter on warm days. Intensive agricultural operations run from March through September. Be alert for student military training traffic in the region near KCOS and KPUB. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KSTK?
KSTK sits at 4,037.6 ft MSL. That elevation can make takeoff and climb performance matter, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at Sterling Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Plan on 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KSTK have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KSTK. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Sterling Muni towered?
No. KSTK is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and runway calls.
What runways are available at KSTK?
KSTK has two runways. The longest is 15/33 at 5,201 ft asphalt. Runway 04/22 is 2,809 ft turf-gravel.
Which FBO is on the field at KSTK?
Sterling Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (970) 522-0417 for current service details.
Are there any runway hazards or special notes at KSTK?
Yes. Runway 04/22 has varmint holes near the 04 end. It is also soft and rough when wet. Runway 04 departure has an 8 ft fence 155 ft from the departure end.
What should I know about operations around KSTK?
Aerobatic operations occur on and near the airport. Intensive agricultural operations also run from March through September. Keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on taxi.

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