Airport information
- FAA LID
- CD23
- Coordinates
- 39.1983, -104.3290
- Elevation
- 6,300 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
- 2003/03
- Distance from city
- 10 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 | 04:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 02:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 02:59Z |
Plan a flight from CD23
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 7,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 7,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,150 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 10 ft, 900 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 50 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRK · Black Forest | VORTAC | 112.50 | r030° / 20.8 NM |
| FQF · Falcon | VORTAC | 116.30 | r144° / 32.5 NM |
| BKF · Buckley | TACAN | 109.60 | r135° / 36.3 NM |
| FCS · Butts | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r021° / 36.9 NM |
| BVR · Byers | VOR-DME | 113.50 | r199° / 38.8 NM |
| DEN · Denver | VOR-DME | 117.90 | r146° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CD23. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
- 2 RWY 18
- BALLS ON POWERLINES
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 CD23 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 CD23
Aero Bear Field (CD23) is an airport in Calhan, CO, at 6,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CD23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CD23 have a control tower?
No. Aero Bear Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CD23?
Aero Bear Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CD23?
Aero Bear Field is in Calhan, CO, at an elevation of 6,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1983, -104.3290.
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