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Blanca Airport

Blanca, ColoradoElevation 7,720 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 6,160 ft

03/21
Dimensions
6,160 x 52 ft
Surface
Dirt (good)
RWY 0341°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21221°T
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Blanca Airport is in Blanca, Colorado. Field elevation 7,720 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMYRRL SMITH
Manager phone719-379-3603
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA05V
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.4111, -105.5520
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
›1 TO 2 FT VEGETATION BOTH SIDES OF RY FULL LENGTH.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›RY 03 +35 FT POLE 475 FT FM RY END 50 FT R OF CNTRLN; +5 FT FENCE 10 FT FM THLD 0B; +15 FT BLDG 560 FT FM THLD 225 FT R OF CNTRLN; +15 FT BLDG 500 FT FM THLD 150 FT L OF CNTRLN.
›RY 03/21 SOFT WHEN WET.
›RY 21 +20 FT HANGAR 185 FT L OF THLD AND +8 FT ROAD 213 FT FM THLD 0B.
›RY 21 HAS +15 FT SPRINKLER WITHIN 200 FT OF THLD; INTERMITTENTLY.
›RY 03/21 HAS 6 TO 12 IN DIRT WINDROWS ALONG BOTH SIDES FULL LENGTH.
›BE ALERT; INTENSIVE USAF STUDENT TRAINING IN VICINITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS & PUEBLO COLORADO.
›UNLIMITED VEHICLE ACCESS TO FIELD; WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗05V on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 05V have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 05V. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 05V have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 05V. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 05V?
05V sits at 7,720 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 05V?
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.