Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8CO5
- Coordinates
- 38.8336, -107.8928
- Elevation
- 6,020 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13E
- Sectional chart
- DENVER
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/03
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 05:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 02:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 03:12Z |
Plan a flight from 8CO5
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 7,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 7,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,200 ft × 50 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 1,500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 247° mag · 260° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTJ · Montrose | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r349° / 19.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8CO5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- TFC PAT COMPATABILITY WITH WOOD RIVER ARPT HOTCHKISS (SITE NR 02639.6A) CANNOT BE OBTAINED.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- FOR LIRL CALL 970-210-0354/970-210-1396.
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 8CO5 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 8CO5
Widner Airport (8CO5) is an airport in Hotchkiss, CO, at 6,020 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8CO5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8CO5 have a control tower?
No. Widner Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8CO5?
Widner Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8CO5?
Widner Airport is in Hotchkiss, CO, at an elevation of 6,020 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8336, -107.8928.
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