Circle 8 Ranch Airport Private
CO42 · Elizabeth, CO · 6,650 ft elevation · var 11E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CO42
- Coordinates
- 39.3347, -104.5460
- Elevation
- 6,650 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
- 1992/01
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 05:32 AM | 11:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 02:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 03:01Z |
Plan a flight from CO42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 7,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 7,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
3,700 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 18 ft, 400 ft from threshold
Runway 17/35
2,000 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 15 ft, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 25 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,700 ft | |
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FQF · Falcon | VORTAC | 116.30 | r160° / 21.6 NM |
| BRK · Black Forest | VORTAC | 112.50 | r357° / 23.8 NM |
| BKF · Buckley | TACAN | 109.60 | r145° / 24.3 NM |
| DEN · Denver | VOR-DME | 117.90 | r158° / 29.2 NM |
| DVV · Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 | r163° / 33.8 NM |
| BVR · Byers | VOR-DME | 113.50 | r218° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CO42. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A MUTUALLY SATISFACTORY AGREEMENT OF OPERATION IS REACHED WITH NEIGHBORING ARPTS (DEADSTICK & PINEVIEW) & A CLEAR 20:1 APCH PATH MUST BE ESTABLISHED & MAINTAINED.
- 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 CO42 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 CO42
Circle 8 Ranch Airport (CO42) is an airport in Elizabeth, CO, at 6,650 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CO42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CO42 have a control tower?
No. Circle 8 Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CO42?
Circle 8 Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CO42?
Circle 8 Ranch Airport is in Elizabeth, CO, at an elevation of 6,650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3347, -104.5460.
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