Mesa 1 Airport Private
81CO · Steamboat Springs, CO · 7,000 ft elevation · var 11E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81CO
- Coordinates
- 40.4061, -106.8210
- Elevation
- 7,000 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
- 2002/02
- Distance from city
- 5 S
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 | 05:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 02:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 03:14Z |
Plan a flight from 81CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 8,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 8,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 24 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BQZ · Robert | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r133° / 4.2 NM |
| CHE · Hayden | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r093° / 23.1 NM |
| RLG · Kremmling | VOR-DME | 113.80 | r310° / 29.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81CO. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OWNER'S USE ONLY; DENSITY ALTITUDE, WEIGHT AND BALANCE, ACFT PERFORMANCE AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND LEANING OF FUEL AIR MIXTURESAS WELL AS ACFT LOADING MUST BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO FAKEOFF FM THE AIRSTRIP.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
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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 81CO 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 81CO
Mesa 1 Airport (81CO) is an airport in Steamboat Springs, CO, at 7,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 81CO have a control tower?
No. Mesa 1 Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 81CO?
Mesa 1 Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81CO?
Mesa 1 Airport is in Steamboat Springs, CO, at an elevation of 7,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4061, -106.8210.
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