Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3CO1
- Coordinates
- 38.8495, -107.8327
- Elevation
- 6,460 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- DENVER
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/08
- Distance from city
- 6 W
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 | 05:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 02:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 03:12Z |
Plan a flight from 3CO1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 7,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 7,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,600 ft × 80 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTJ · Montrose | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r357° / 20.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3CO1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- (UPHILL) IS PREFERRED UNLESS TAILWIND IS BEYOND PILOT'S ABILITY.
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 3CO1 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 3CO1
Cridler Field (3CO1) is an airport in Hotchkiss, CO, at 6,460 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 3CO1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3CO1 have a control tower?
No. Cridler Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3CO1?
Cridler Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3CO1?
Cridler Field is in Hotchkiss, CO, at an elevation of 6,460 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8495, -107.8327.
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