Airport information
- FAA LID
- 05CO
- Coordinates
- 40.2150, -104.9844
- Elevation
- 4,978 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/01
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 02:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 03:06Z |
Plan a flight from 05CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 6,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,650 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,650 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC · Jeffco | VOR-DME | 115.40 | r010° / 19.5 NM |
| DVV · Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 | r308° / 25.4 NM |
| GLL · Gill | VORTAC | 114.20 | r216° / 26.3 NM |
| DEN · Denver | VOR-DME | 117.90 | r317° / 28.4 NM |
| BKF · Buckley | TACAN | 109.60 | r329° / 32.3 NM |
| FQF · Falcon | VORTAC | 116.30 | r321° / 35.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05CO. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- E111:PRVDD ALL TFC PAT OPNS ARE CONDUCTED E OF N/S RWY; IE; ALL TURNS TO RGT WHEN LDG OR DEPG RWY 36 & ALL TURNS TO LEFT WHEN LDG OR DEPG RWY 18.
- MINOR AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT REPAIRS DONE ON ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
- LYNDA MCKINSTRY - 303-535-0300
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 05CO in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 05CO
Rancho de Aereo Airport (05CO) is an airport in Mead, CO, at 4,978 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 05CO have a control tower?
No. Rancho de Aereo Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 05CO?
Rancho de Aereo Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 05CO?
Rancho de Aereo Airport is in Mead, CO, at an elevation of 4,978 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2150, -104.9844.
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