Airport information
- FAA LID
- CO18
- Coordinates
- 39.4640, -104.2580
- Elevation
- 5,930 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
- 1976/06
- Distance from city
- 12 NE
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 | 08:28 PM | 02:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 03:00Z |
Plan a flight from CO18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 6,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
3,300 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 17/35
4,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,300 ft | |
| 17/35 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FQF · Falcon | VORTAC | 116.30 | r118° / 21.6 NM |
| BVR · Byers | VOR-DME | 113.50 | r210° / 23.7 NM |
| BKF · Buckley | TACAN | 109.60 | r110° / 27.1 NM |
| DEN · Denver | VOR-DME | 117.90 | r127° / 28 NM |
| DVV · Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 | r136° / 30.9 NM |
| BRK · Black Forest | VORTAC | 112.50 | r016° / 35.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CO18. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
- WATCH FOR ANTELOPE ON RWYS
- 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 CO18 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 CO18
Chaparral Airport (CO18) is an airport in Deer Trail, CO, at 5,930 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CO18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CO18 have a control tower?
No. Chaparral Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CO18?
Chaparral Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CO18?
Chaparral Airport is in Deer Trail, CO, at an elevation of 5,930 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4640, -104.2580.
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