Airport information
- FAA LID
- CO48
- Coordinates
- 40.5122, -104.6513
- Elevation
- 4,800 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DENVER
- Attendance
- SUMMER ALL SR-SS; WINTER MON-FRI INTMT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1948/03
- 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 | 04:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 02:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 03:06Z |
Plan a flight from CO48
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,640 ft × 20 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,640 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLL · Gill | VORTAC | 114.20 | r263° / 4.5 NM |
| DVV · Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 | r347° / 37.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CO48. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Other services
- Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTBD PRIOR TO 1959.
- ARPT USED AGRICULTURE SEASON; PPR - AMGR.
- RWY KEPT IN GOOD COND.
- FUEL UNAVBL TO PUBLIC.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
- SNOW DRIFTS ON RWY IN WINTER.
- BLDGS, TREES, MACHINERY W OF RWY.
- HANGAR
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 CO48 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 CO48
Crop Air Inc Airport (CO48) is an airport in Eaton, CO, at 4,800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CO48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CO48 have a control tower?
No. Crop Air Inc Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CO48?
Crop Air Inc Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CO48?
Crop Air Inc Airport is in Eaton, CO, at an elevation of 4,800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5122, -104.6513.
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