Airport information
- FAA LID
- 53CO
- Coordinates
- 37.5531, -102.3920
- Elevation
- 4,096 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- WICHITA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/04
- Distance from city
- 0 SE
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 | 04:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 02:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 02:45Z |
Plan a flight from 53CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,800 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 53CO.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 53CO. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- TFC PATTERNS MUST BE ESTABLISHED ON THE E SIDE OF STRIP AND A SEGMENTED CIRCLE DISPLADED ACCORINGLY.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- P-LINES N. NOT MARKED OR LGTD.
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 53CO 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 53CO
Rons Field (53CO) is an airport in Two Buttes, CO, at 4,096 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 53CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 53CO have a control tower?
No. Rons Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 53CO?
Rons Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 53CO?
Rons Field is in Two Buttes, CO, at an elevation of 4,096 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5531, -102.3920.
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