05CO
Rancho de Aereo Airport
Mead, ColoradoElevation 4,978 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Rancho de Aereo Airport is in Mead, Colorado. Field elevation 4,978 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES MC KINSTRY
Manager phone303-619-1770
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA05CO
SectionalCHEYENNE
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.2150, -104.9844
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC DENVER APCH AT 303-342-1916.
›LYNDA MCKINSTRY - 303-535-0300
›E111:PRVDD ALL TFC PAT OPNS ARE CONDUCTED E OF N/S RWY; IE; ALL TURNS TO RGT WHEN LDG OR DEPG RWY 36 & ALL TURNS TO LEFT WHEN LDG OR DEPG RWY 18.
›MINOR AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT REPAIRS DONE ON ARPT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 05CO have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 05CO. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 05CO have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 05CO. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 05CO?
05CO sits at 4,978 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 05CO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.