Airport information
- FAA LID
- 23CO
- Coordinates
- 38.8439, -103.9900
- Elevation
- 6,000 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/03
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 08:57 PM | 02:57Z |
Plan a flight from 23CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 7,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 7,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
4,000 ft × 40 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 70 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 780 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGO · Hugo | VORTAC | 112.10 | r263° / 17.3 NM |
| BRK · Black Forest | VORTAC | 112.50 | r088° / 30.6 NM |
| FCS · Butts | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r062° / 37.2 NM |
| PUB · Pueblo | VORTAC | 116.70 | r019° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 23CO. 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 23CO 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 23CO
High Mesa Airport (23CO) is an airport in Rush, CO, at 6,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 23CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 23CO have a control tower?
No. High Mesa Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 23CO?
High Mesa Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 23CO?
High Mesa Airport is in Rush, CO, at an elevation of 6,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8439, -103.9900.
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