Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08CO
- Coordinates
- 38.7325, -104.0410
- Elevation
- 5,600 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DENVER
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2004/09
- Distance from city
- 8 S
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 | 04:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 02:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 02:56Z |
Plan a flight from 08CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 6,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,600 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGO · Hugo | VORTAC | 112.10 | r244° / 20.3 NM |
| BRK · Black Forest | VORTAC | 112.50 | r102° / 30.5 NM |
| PUB · Pueblo | VORTAC | 116.70 | r022° / 32 NM |
| FCS · Butts | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r072° / 33.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08CO. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
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 08CO 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 08CO
Terra Firma Airport (08CO) is an airport in Rush, CO, at 5,600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 08CO have a control tower?
No. Terra Firma Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 08CO?
Terra Firma Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08CO?
Terra Firma Airport is in Rush, CO, at an elevation of 5,600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7325, -104.0410.
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