Airport information
- FAA LID
- 86CO
- Coordinates
- 40.3136, -105.1450
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/03
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 02:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 03:07Z |
Plan a flight from 86CO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 6,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,600 ft × 80 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC · Jeffco | VOR-DME | 115.40 | r348° / 24.1 NM |
| GLL · Gill | VORTAC | 114.20 | r234° / 29.4 NM |
| DVV · Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 | r306° / 34.7 NM |
| DEN · Denver | VOR-DME | 117.90 | r313° / 37.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 86CO. 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 86CO 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 86CO
Lazy W Airport (86CO) is an airport in Berthoud, CO, at 5,200 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 86CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 86CO have a control tower?
No. Lazy W Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 86CO?
Lazy W Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 86CO?
Lazy W Airport is in Berthoud, CO, at an elevation of 5,200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3136, -105.1450.
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