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16CO

Dry Pen Airport

Parachute, ColoradoElevation 5,331 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,800 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,800 x 65 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
RWY 27

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Dry Pen Airport is in Parachute, Colorado. Field elevation 5,331 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDONALD R. THROM
Manager phone970-285-1955
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA16CO
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.4023, -108.0760
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗16CO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 16CO have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 16CO. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 16CO have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 16CO. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 16CO?
16CO sits at 5,331 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 16CO?
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.