Airport information
- FAA LID
- 16CO
- Coordinates
- 39.4023, -108.0760
- Elevation
- 5,331 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/05
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 05:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 11:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 02:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 03:15Z |
Plan a flight from 16CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 6,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,800 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 700 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIL · Rifle | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r234° / 18.3 NM |
| JNC · Grand Junction | VORTAC | 112.40 | r043° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 16CO. 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 16CO 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 16CO
Dry Pen Airport (16CO) is an airport in Parachute, CO, at 5,331 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 16CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 16CO have a control tower?
No. Dry Pen Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 16CO?
Dry Pen Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 16CO?
Dry Pen Airport is in Parachute, CO, at an elevation of 5,331 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4023, -108.0760.
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