Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6CO1
- Coordinates
- 40.7814, -104.9170
- Elevation
- 5,615 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/07
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 04:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 02:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 03:08Z |
Plan a flight from 6CO1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 6,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
4,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLL · Gill | VORTAC | 114.20 | r302° / 23.5 NM |
| CYS · Cheyenne | VORTAC | 113.10 | r181° / 26.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6CO1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
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 6CO1 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 6CO1
Burnham Field (6CO1) is an airport in Wellington, CO, at 5,615 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 6CO1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6CO1 have a control tower?
No. Burnham Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6CO1?
Burnham Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6CO1?
Burnham Field is in Wellington, CO, at an elevation of 5,615 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7814, -104.9170.
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