Airport information
- FAA LID
- CD15
- Coordinates
- 39.2958, -104.1218
- Elevation
- 5,870 ft MSL
- 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
- 2004/10
- Distance from city
- 9 N
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 | 05:30 AM | 11:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 02:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 02:59Z |
Plan a flight from CD15
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
4,100 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 27 ft, 220 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 45 ft, 530 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVR · Byers | VOR-DME | 113.50 | r188° / 29.6 NM |
| BRK · Black Forest | VORTAC | 112.50 | r035° / 31.8 NM |
| FQF · Falcon | VORTAC | 116.30 | r125° / 33.1 NM |
| HGO · Hugo | VORTAC | 112.10 | r309° / 37 NM |
| BKF · Buckley | TACAN | 109.60 | r118° / 38.3 NM |
| DEN · Denver | VOR-DME | 117.90 | r130° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CD15. 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 CD15 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 CD15
Schantz Airstrip (CD15) is an airport in Simla, CO, at 5,870 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CD15, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CD15 have a control tower?
No. Schantz Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CD15?
Schantz Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 4,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CD15?
Schantz Airstrip is in Simla, CO, at an elevation of 5,870 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2958, -104.1218.
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