Melby Ranch Airstrip Private
33CO · San Luis, CO · 8,820 ft elevation · var 11E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 33CO
- Coordinates
- 37.0650, -105.4640
- Elevation
- 8,820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- DENVER
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1996/10
- Distance from city
- 9 N
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 | 05:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 11:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 02:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 02:56Z |
Plan a flight from 33CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 9,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 9,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
7,400 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALS · Alamosa | VORTAC | 113.90 | r122° / 24 NM |
| TAS · Taos | VORTAC | 117.60 | r025° / 34.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 33CO. 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 33CO 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 33CO
Melby Ranch Airstrip (33CO) is an airport in San Luis, CO, at 8,820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 33CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 33CO have a control tower?
No. Melby Ranch Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 33CO?
Melby Ranch Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 7,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 33CO?
Melby Ranch Airstrip is in San Luis, CO, at an elevation of 8,820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.0650, -105.4640.
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