C08

VFR

SILVER WEST

WESTCLIFFE · COLORADO

Elev
8,290'
Longest RWY
6,954'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C08
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
9,290'
MSL · field 8,290' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +3 · X/W 11 kt R

METAR & TAF C08

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KC08 271935Z AUTO 22011G18KT 180V240 10SM FEW085 12/M10 A2995 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 11G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -10°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
9,882 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
9 NM SE
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT JOLLEY
Address
P.O. BOX 150, WESTCLIFFE CO 81252

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

tap a runway
220° · 11 kt
RWY 13
137°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
11 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 137° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 9,290 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored137° / 317°6,954 ftASPH13 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
3110', gnd, 201' from thr, 8' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

Chart Supplement
C08 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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.

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
  • Deer and elk are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Caution: United States Air Force student training is in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo airports.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours via self-service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31A highway 15 feet above ground level is 120 feet west, parallel to the runway centerline for the full length. A fence 4 feet above ground level is 100 feet west, parallel to the runway centerline for the full length.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Terrain is 12 feet above ground level 120 feet from the threshold of runway 31.Show FAA
  • 13Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope near runway 13.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 13/31Terrain varies from 5 feet below to 12 feet above the primary surface along the full length of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C08

Answer card
ICAO
C08
Name
SILVER WEST
Location
WESTCLIFFE, COLORADO
Elevation
8,290 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
9,290 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,954 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Silver West Airport sits near Westcliffe, Colorado. The field elevation is 8,290 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, which is 6,954 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. On the field, Silver West Airport carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service. The airport is high enough that density altitude will matter on warm days. Plan performance carefully. Terrain and obstructions are part of the picture here. The runway has a highway and fence west of the centerline for much of its length. There is also terrain near the threshold of runway 31, plus a published obstruction near runway 13.

Expect wildlife too. Deer and elk are reported in the area. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC. If you are new to the field, brief the runway environment before arrival and give yourself margin on climb and landing performance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Silver West Airport (C08)?
The field elevation is 8,290 ft MSL. That elevation makes density altitude a real planning item, especially in warm weather.
What is the longest runway at C08 and how long is it?
Silver West has one runway. Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 6,954 ft.
Does Silver West Airport have a tower?
No. Silver West is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What approaches are published at C08?
No ILS approaches are published for Silver West. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach and airport data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Silver West Airport?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel grades are available on the field at C08?
Silver West Airport carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service.
What runway hazards should I know about at Silver West?
A highway and a fence run west of the runway centerline for the full length. There is also terrain near the threshold of runway 31. A published obstruction is near runway 13.
Are deer or elk a concern at Silver West Airport?
Yes. Deer and elk are reported in the vicinity of the runway. Treat taxi, takeoff and landing as wildlife-aware operations.

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