Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport Private
63CO · Gateway, CO · 4,820 ft elevation · var 13E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 63CO
- Coordinates
- 38.7055, -108.9370
- Elevation
- 4,820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- 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
- 2000/03
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:19 AM | 11:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 11:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 02:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 03:16Z |
Plan a flight from 63CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,673 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,673 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNC · Grand Junction | VORTAC | 112.40 | r183° / 22.3 NM |
| OAB · Moab | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r079° / 38.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 63CO. 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 63CO 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 63CO
Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport (63CO) is an airport in Gateway, CO, at 4,820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,673 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 63CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 63CO have a control tower?
No. Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 63CO?
Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,673 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 63CO?
Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport is in Gateway, CO, at an elevation of 4,820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7055, -108.9370.
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